Airlines look to sustainable aviation fuel to meet carbon targets

The global aviation industry is relying on a massive ramp-up in production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over the next three decades to meet its target of "net zero" carbon emissions by 2050. However many airlines lament the lack of supply on the market and the prohibitive price - SAF costs around three to five times more than traditional jet fuel. There is also concern about how to sustainably meet supplies as demand grows. A growing number of companies are making bulk purchases of SAF from producers, airlines and corporate travel agencies as they look to reduce carbon emissions to meet environmental targets and encourage mass production of cleaner fuels. Airlines like Virgin Atlantic are also trying to highlight the issue, with a 100% SAF-powered flight taking off from London's Heathrow airport on a flight to New York on Tuesday to underline the fuel's importance. Story has more background and details.<br/>