In the Netherlands, Dutch airline KLM welcomed the European Commission’s initiative to improve access to alternative aviation fuels.
With the publication of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), the Commission is taking an important step toward scaling up the production of alternative aviation fuels (SAF and eSAF). According to KLM, this marks a key milestone in accelerating the sustainability transition of the aviation sector in Europe.
KLM views the STIP as an opportunity to stimulate the development of alternative fuels, increase production within Europe, and reduce costs. It is now essential that the announced measures be implemented to make SAF more affordable and to strengthen the competitiveness of the European aviation industry, the airline said.
“KLM emphasizes that the measures announced in the STIP must help ensure a level playing field so that the global competitiveness of European airlines is maintained. With the publication of the STIP, and with the right investments from the EU and its member states, important progress is being made toward cleaner and more future-proof aviation,” KLM said.
More on the story
