Singapore has set a goal to raise the use of sustainable aviation fuel to more than 1% by 2026, with plans to increase it further to between 3% and 5% by 2030 — a move it says won’t significantly raise airfares.
The cost will be shared across all air transport users, with earlier estimates suggesting an SAF levy of $3 to $16 for passengers on an economy class direct flight, depending on distance.
The International Air Transport Association estimates that SAF can contribute around 65% of the reduction in emissions needed by the industry to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Still, global adoption of the green fuel remains minuscule, with SAF poised to make up 0.7% of aviation fuel this year, while air travel is expected to climb 6%, driving emissions higher.
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The city-state will aggregate SAF demand across airlines and procure the fuel centrally, allowing for better commercial terms with fuel suppliers, Sun said.
