The aviation sector significantly contributes to global carbon emissions, responsible for approximately 2.5% of global CO₂ emissions. However, its impact on global warming is greater, estimated at 4%, due to non-CO₂ effects like contrails and other pollutants. With the rapid growth in air travel demand driven by increased accessibility, economic expansion, and the rise of low-cost airlines, the urgency for sustainable solutions in aviation fuels is evident. Despite advancements in aircraft technology that have improved energy efficiency by more than 50%, these benefits have been counteracted by the surge in air traffic.

As a response to the sector's environmental footprint, alternative fuels for aviation—such as biofuels, hydrogen, and other innovative solutions—are gaining attention. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), produced from renewable feedstocks like agricultural waste, is a leading alternative. Although SAF currently constitutes a small portion of total aviation fuel, production capacity is growing, driven by investments, regulatory frameworks like the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), and the European Union’s ambitious climate targets.

1. MARKET OUTLOOK

 1.1. Introduction
 1.2. Global Aviation Emissions

2. MARKET STATISTICS

 2.1. Cumulative SAF Production Capacity by Region
 2.2. EU Sustainable Aviation Regulatory Programs
 2.3. Example SAF Regulations Excluding the EU
 2.4. Producer SAF Production Targets
 2.5. Annual SAF Production (2022-2025) Based on Company Announcements, by Category
 2.6. Total Airlines SAF Volume in 2022/2023 (Tonnes)
 2.7. List of Existing and Planned SAF-Producing Plants in SE Asia
 2.8. Annual Global (Domestic and International) SAF Production by Scenario (2022-2030)
 2.9. Drop-in Biofuels: Oxygen Content (in % O2)
 2.10. Projected Costs for Hydrogen Aviation Deployment and Operation by 2050 (in USD Billion)
 2.11. Annual Global (Domestic and International) SAF Production by Scenario (2022-2030)
 2.12. Hydrogen Industry Momentum: Total Project Proposals and Investments 2023 (in USD Billion)
 2.13. Hydrogen Production Capacity Until 2030 (%)
 2.14. Projected U.S. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production Capacity in 2024 (Barrels per Day (B/D))
 2.15. Growth in "Other Biofuels" Production from 2020 to 2025 (B/D)
 2.16. Breakdown of U.S. Aviation Fuel Consumption and Projected SAF Share

3. APPENDIX

 3.1. Research Process
 3.2. Author