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Government incentives and regulations are poised to play a pivotal role in propelling the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market forward. With a heightened global focus on reducing carbon emissions, many governments are introducing policies supporting the production and adoption of SAF. Citing an example, in December 2023, the Biden administration revealed the blueprint for its initiative to address a challenging objective in the battle against climate change: enhancing the environmental sustainability of air travel. The plan involves offering subsidies to promote the advancement of "sustainable aviation fuels" derived from agricultural products, facilitating the use of biofuels crafted from soybeans, animal fat-derived diesel, and traditional ethanol for powering jet engines. This move aims to foster the development and adoption of eco-friendly alternatives within the aviation industry.
Innovations in feedstock sourcing, refining processes, and production scalability have contributed to making sustainable aviation fuels more economically viable. As technology continues to improve, the cost competitiveness of sustainable aviation fuels could increase, making them more attractive to the aviation industry.