The air transport sector is an integral part of economic growth and development. As demand for air travel continues to grow, the decarbonization of aviation is key to achieving climate goals by mid-century. This report presents decarbonization options for global aviation out to the year 2050. This report emphasizes sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as the main mitigation option that can most readily realize substantial GHG emission savings for air transport in the medium term. Aviation decarbonization policies, including those aimed at promoting the SAF industry, should be integral to countries’ broader climate targets and actions on energy transition and agricultural and environmental sustainability.
