Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Aviation Update

25 April 2024 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Mark Harper Con Forest of Dean

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government plans to introduce a SAF Mandate requiring 10% of jet fuel in UK flights to be from sustainable sources by 2030.
  • The SAF Mandate will aim for 22% of jet fuel to be sustainable by 2040.
  • The Government is launching a consultation on an industry-funded mechanism to support investment in UK SAF production.

Issue summary

The Government is setting out plans for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) Mandate to decarbonise air travel.

Action requested

The SAF Mandate will require 10% of jet fuel in UK flights to come from sustainable sources by 2030 and increase to 22% by 2040. The Government is also launching a consultation on an industry-funded revenue certainty mechanism to support investment in UK SAF production.

Key facts

  • The SAF Mandate will deliver emission reductions of 2.7 MtCO2e in 2030 and 6.3 MtCO2e in 2040.
  • The mandate starts at 2% in 2025, increasing to 10% in 2030 and 22% by 2040.
  • The UK SAF industry is estimated to add over £1.8 billion to the economy and create over 10,000 jobs.
  • A revenue certainty mechanism consultation will be open until further notice.
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