EASA Published 2026 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Report
The report highlights 2025 progress in sustainable aviation fuel usage and supply across the European Union.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Air Travel
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released its 2026 annual report detailing the state of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In 2025, the use of these fuels reduced lifecycle emissions by 89% and saved 3.77 Mt of CO2e.
Why it matters
The report fulfills a mandate under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation to monitor supply and infrastructure progress. It highlights a reliance on imported feedstocks while tracking the industry's path toward 2030 production goals.
In 2025, SAF was supplied at 121 airports across all 27 EU Member States. The Netherlands emerged as the largest receiver, accounting for 320 kt of the total supply.
The players
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
This agency is responsible for civil aviation safety in the European Union and monitors compliance with environmental regulations.
ReFuelEU Aviation
This is a regulatory framework established to increase the supply and demand for sustainable aviation fuels across European airports.
The details
Data shows that 80% of current SAF supply consists of aviation biofuels, primarily sourced from used cooking oil. Currently, 85% of these feedstocks are imported into the EU, with China serving as the source for 61% of that material.
Timeline
2025: Reporting period for aviation fuel supplier and operator data.
October 9, 2026: Publication date of the ReFuelEU Aviation Annual Technical Report.
2030: Target year for EU sustainable aviation fuel production goals.
Travel Outlook
The report provides an update on the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, which functions as a barometer for the broader transition to greener air travel. This data benchmarks current production against the long-term mandate for the industry to reach carbon reduction targets by 2030.
While these reports primarily impact industry supply chains, travelers may eventually see these fuel costs reflected in ticket pricing due to the price gap between SAF and conventional jet fuel. Passengers should monitor how major carriers adjust their sustainability fees as the 2030 mandate targets approach.
The takeaway
The aviation industry faces a significant supply challenge as it shifts toward sustainable fuels given the high reliance on imported feedstocks. Meeting 2030 production targets will require scaling both biofuel capacity and the development of synthetic fuel alternatives.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Renewable Carbon News.
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