IATA and ICAO Strengthen Cooperation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have announced an enhanced cooperation initiative focused on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) during the ICAO Aviation Climate Week. This collaboration aims to advance transparency and integrate tracking progress in the development and deployment of SAF.

The initiative is designed to enable credible tracking of aviation's contributions toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. IATA and ICAO have agreed to explore the establishment of a SAF registry and data collection methods to support the implementation of ICAO's long-term aspirational goal (LTAG) and to monitor and report on emissions reductions.

Juan Carlos Salazar, the Secretary General of ICAO, emphasized the necessity of credible tracking and data collection for emissions reduction. Willie Walsh, IATA's Director General, stated that the accumulation of SAF data will help build trust among stakeholders and set a strong example for the aviation industry's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050.