News / Despite good intentions, bridging the SAF price gap is a major challenge

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Everyone knows the challenges of sustainable aviation. The fuel is too expensive, and too rare. Major carriers with bigger pockets buy as much as they can; small airlines and freighter operators struggle to get access.

But still, increasing numbers of carriers – together with forwarders – are announcing SAF plans.

Yet the news isn’t good in the medium term. According to a new paper, released yesterday, prices are not going to come down any time soon.

“Despite anticipated improvements over time, production costs ...