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Commission lobbies Commission over green jet fuel

Commission lobbies Commission over green jet fuel

Aviation lobbyists complain “industry declaration” was actually written by Brussels bureaucrats and promotes the Commission’s targets on sustainable fuels.

June 16, 2025 4:30 am CET
Here’s the climate toll of Britain’s new Heathrow runway
How the Fuels Sector Supports Aviation’s Green Goals
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May 12, 2025 5:00 am CET
Sustainable aviation fuel boss wants more EU regulations
UK climate chief Ed Miliband is fighting a losing battle
Sustainable aviation is preparing for takeoff
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Sustainable aviation is preparing for takeoff

December 16, 2024 11:59 pm CET
Flight risk: Europe’s squeeze on aviation threatens competitiveness 
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Flight risk: Europe’s squeeze on aviation threatens competitiveness 

November 25, 2024 5:00 am CET
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Biden inks billion-dollar climate deals to foil Trump rollbacks

The administration is accelerating the approval of large loans for clean technologies that the president-elect attacked on the campaign trail.

November 20, 2024 10:58 pm CET

Trump’s in. Here’s what it means for Europe.

From energy and trade to finance and defense, here’s how Donald Trump’s second presidency will impact EU policy.

November 6, 2024 11:44 am CET

Fly green or die: EU urged to stop reforming and start investing in aviation

The industry has had enough of new regulations to reduce emissions. Now it wants the money to do so.

October 10, 2024 6:00 am CET

‘Grotesque’ cheap flying schemes trigger dogfight between airlines and eco-warriors

Wizz Air’s eye-opening announcement ignites debate about rewarding passengers who fly more.

August 19, 2024 11:54 am CET

The sonic boom is back for passenger aviation … maybe

In addition to high costs, Boom Supersonic’s efforts to revive faster-than-sound passenger flights face climate and sustainability worries.

August 12, 2024 5:00 am CET

Your Tim Walz policy guide: Where he stands on abortion, unions, energy and more

The Minnesota governor may bring rural appeal but his policies reflect a progressive agenda.

August 6, 2024 9:16 pm CET

Cooking oil won’t be enough to make aviation sustainable

Pressure is growing to boost the production of sustainable aviation fuels, but each solution has big drawbacks.

August 5, 2024 5:47 am CET

Lufthansa to charge up to €72 per ticket to cover climate costs

The surcharge goes into effect for tickets booked from June 26 and departing from European countries.

June 25, 2024 3:22 pm CET

What to expect from a more right-wing European Parliament

POLITICO dissects what a rightward shift means for everything from agriculture to defense.

May 27, 2024 6:00 am CET

Airlines clash in their election message to EU politicians

Lufthansa and Ryanair fight over fate of ETS on long-haul flights.

May 14, 2024 6:36 pm CET

Airlines clash with the EU over greenwashing claims

The Commission has given 20 airlines a 30-day ultimatum to correct their claims. Here’s why.

May 8, 2024 3:36 pm CET

5 problems facing hydrogen-powered airplanes

Hydrogen could help make flying greener, but switching away from fossil fuels poses some hefty challenges.

April 29, 2024 4:59 pm CET
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UK hints at green taxes for frequent fliers

U-turn comes just five months after ministers snubbed the idea amid concern industry is lagging.

April 3, 2024 1:05 am CET
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Uniting Europe’s resources to put greener aircraft into service by 2035

Clean Aviation is harnessing synergies to foster dialogues and cooperation for a sustainable future in aviation.

December 19, 2023 5:00 am CET

Cutting flights won’t save the planet, says UK minister

Anthony Browne tells POLITICO event government is ‘not in the business of telling people not to fly’ as he talks up sustainable aviation fuel.

November 27, 2023 9:18 pm CET

5 times Rishi Sunak caved on Britain’s Energy Bill

Tory rebels of all stripes are taking matters into their own hands as the government’s flagship energy law returns to the House of Commons.

September 5, 2023 4:36 pm CET

Tory green wars are about to heat up

The energy bill is due to return to the U.K. parliament — and that means trouble for Rishi Sunak.

August 29, 2023 9:00 pm CET

Forget wildfires in Greece and Italy. Enjoy your holiday, say tourism chiefs

Italy may be frying, but the country’s tourism board says visitors ‘will find a climate suitable for the summer season.’

July 26, 2023 6:00 am CET

Build baby build, says Rome airport boss

Marco Troncone told POLITICO airports have to grow in a sustainable way to keep climate-conscious passengers flying.

July 19, 2023 4:48 pm CET

Portrait of an MEP’s jet-set life in the gray zone

Erstwhile reformer José Ramón Bauzá Díaz has embraced freebie travel while falling short on disclosure rules.

June 21, 2023 2:20 pm CET

EU chiefs flew to UN climate talks in private jet

European Council President Charles Michel hopped on a private jet for 72 of 112 official trips.

March 28, 2023 2:49 pm CET

EU approves France’s short-haul flight ban — but only for 3 routes

The new plan will cancel domestic flights that can be replaced by a short train journey.

December 2, 2022 3:33 pm CET
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Making the future of flight more sustainable

POLITICO Studio interviews Riccardo Procacci, CEO of Avio Aero, a GE company, about the future of aviation.

November 30, 2022 5:00 am CET
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Clean Aviation’s collaboration with EU Aviation Safety Agency will accelerate sustainability trajectory

New aerospace technology must play a significant role in addressing European aviation’s climate-neutrality targets.

October 26, 2022 5:00 am CET
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