Reuters
Tim Hepher and Huey Mun Leong
02 Feb 2026
The head of a body representing global airlines said on Monday shortages of efficient new aircraft and alternative fuels were pushing up profits for suppliers and putting at risk the industry's flagship emissions goal.
The prolonged use of older planes and a shortfall in supplies of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) were driving up costs and delaying a transition to cleaner flying, Willie Walsh, director-general of the International Air Transport Association, said.
IATA's roughly 350 airlines adopted the target in 2021 to curb emissions that represent 2% to 3% of the global total. The effort relies heavily on the use of SAF and timely access to new planes and engines, delayed by supply chain problems.
