Sustainable Aviation Outlook 2026
Our 2026 Sustainable Aviation Outlook captures an industry moving from aspiration to implementation. Based on responses from 26 airlines worldwide, our third annual report reveals airlines building more dedicated sustainability functions, confronting the realities of SAF procurement under new regulatory mandates, and preparing, for the first time, for CORSIA Phase 1 compliance.
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Alcohol-to-Jet as the bridge to scalable Sustainable Aviation Fuel
This paper examines Alcohol-to-Jet as the critical near-term SAF pathway, bridging constrained HEFA supply and future Power-to-Liquid fuels by leveraging mature technology, abundant feedstocks, and strong decarbonisation potential to enable aviation’s transition to net zero.
Pathways to Sustainable Aviation Fuel: A SAF Strategy Playbook For European Airlines
Our report serves as a decision-support tool for airline teams managing SAF cost exposure, compliance risk, and procurement strategy, focusing on the second half of this decade to 2030.
What Could Strengthen Aviation’s Decarbonisation Efforts?
Our report highlights five second-generation technologies to watch in 2026 that could unlock aviation decarbonisation by removing key bottlenecks across SAF, synthetic fuels, electrification, and carbon removal.
Asia-Pacific Sustainable Aviation Fuel Outlook 2025
Our report explores how APAC could become a major contributor to the global SAF supply, though achieving this requires navigating significant challenges in technology, policy coordination, and investment.
Aviation Sustainability Lexicon
Our comprehensive lexicon provides clear definitions for key aviation sustainability terms, helping you understand how the industry is responding to climate challenges.
Global Opportunities in Sustainable Aviation in the Trump Era
Our report analyses how Trump’s 2024 re-election and climate policy shifts may impact sustainable aviation, while highlighting global innovation and offering recommendations for industry players and policymakers.
North America’s SAF Leadership Moment
Our report explores how North America is rapidly scaling SAF production, driven by diverse interests and backed by strong policy, investment, and the growing demand for cleaner energy in aviation.
Report: The $79 Billion Opportunity - Climate Tech's Defence-Driven Growth Engine
Our report dives deep into a transformative opportunity: militaries, responsible for 5.5% of global emissions, are becoming early adopters of climate technologies that enhance operational resilience, reduce vulnerabilities, and save lives.
Report: The Mandate Decade
Our report offers a deep dive into the next decade of aviation decarbonisation. As regulations tighten and climate impacts become more visible, the question is no longer if the transition will happen – but how fast, and at what cost.
Solar Geoengineering, Aviation & the Future of Climate Control
This explainer breaks down solar geoengineering, from volcanic models to stratospheric aerosol injection, and examines aviation’s role in climate intervention.
Sustainable Aviation Outlook Report 2025
Based on insights from 22 airlines, our report explores how airlines are balancing ambitious climate goals with operational realities.
The Race To Turn Sargassum Into Value
This explainer unpacks the science, economics, and significance of turning invasive sargassum seaweed into carbon-negative sustainable aviation fuel.
The UAE's Sustainable Aviation Transition
This report explores the UAE’s progress in aviation decarbonisation since COP28, highlighting advances in SAF, electric and hydrogen propulsion, airport sustainability, and supportive policy frameworks.
Beyond Greenwashing
Our report examines the recent greenwashing cases against airlines, explores why aviation is being targeted, and outlines future expectations for the industry.
Electric Aviation Powerlist 2024
Our report provides an in-depth overview of the electric aviation landscape, and highlights 130+ companies propelling electric aviation forward.
Pathways to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (APAC Edition)
Our report examines the current state of SAF development in the APAC region, highlighting key initiatives, challenges, and opportunities.
Pathways to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Europe Edition)
Our report aims to explore various SAF pathways in Europe, and the strategies for addressing the current significant gaps in the industry.
Pathways to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (North America Edition)
Our report highlights the key opportunities and challenges for North America’s rapidly growing SAF industry.
Sustainable Aviation Outlook Report 2024
Our report provides a comprehensive analysis of the airline industry's progress, challenges, and opportunities towards achieving net-zero goals.
The Role of Carbon Removals in Decarbonising Aviation
Our report explores the potential of carbon dioxide removal (CDR), the challenges it faces, and why it could be the breakthrough aviation needs.
The State of Sustainable Aviation Technologies 2024
Our report aims to examine and give guidance on the 8 most critical focus areas in sustainable aviation. Download a free preview now!
11 Sustainable Aviation Trends for 2023
Our new trends report looks at how and why the battle for climate action is expected to grow more heated this year. There’s reason for both hope and concern. Explore 11 sustainable aviation trends for 2023.
35 Must Know Terms in Sustainable Aviation
Our dictionary explains terms you must know in sustainable aviation with context, providing clarity and making them accessible to a broad audience.
50 Lessons in Sustainable Aviation: From 10 Notable Industry Leaders
Our report showcases the insights gained from ten distinguished trailblazers in aviation sustainability, and how they are revolutionising the aviation landscape.
Avoiding The Greenwashing Trap
Our brand new report looks at how and why climate activists are starting to target airlines, what their main claims are, and how airlines are often getting it wrong.
Business Aviation Under Pressure
Our report investigates the burgeoning concerns about business aviation in the age of sustainability, and the growing pressure from climate groups.
Decarbonising Aviation: An 8 Point Manifesto
Amidst growing environmental concerns about the urgent need for climate action, the aviation industry faces a pivotal moment. However, there’s hope on the horizon.
Flying To Net Zero
Our new report features in-depth interviews with ten airline leaders on their approaches to various airline sustainability strategies.
How Sustainability Can Strengthen Airline Brands
Our report looks at how airline sustainability can strengthen brand value and offer a significant competitive advantage.
Hydrogen Aviation Powerlist 2023
Our report provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable aviation focused on hydrogen, and highlights over 110 companies working on hydrogen projects.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Market Map (2023)
Our Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market map illustrates the 100 top producers, highlights the 5 key pathways to production, and features 10 major producers to watch out for.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Powerlist 2023
Our Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) powerlist illustrates the 100 top producers, highlights the 5 key pathways to production, and features 10 major producers to watch out for.
The 6X+S Airline Brand Model
Our updated airline brand model presents a new framework for airlines to build lasting brands in the age of sustainability.
The Carbon Removal Power List
Our report looks at the carbon capture, removal and transformation markets, and scrutinises ten companies in this space.
The Carbon-Offsetting Mythbuster
The right and wrong way to approach carbon offsetting, and how it can work for you. Produced in partnership with CarbonClick.
The Next Generation Aircraft Power List
The next step up from eVTOLs, these are 10-40 seat planes that are either carbon neutral or with a vastly reduced carbon footprint.
The Rise of Green Travel 2023 – 2028
Our new Rise of Green Travel report looks at the major changes expected to impact aviation in the next five years, including the rise of eVTOLs, advancements in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), as well as innovation onboard the aircraft and at the airport.
The Urban Air Mobility Power List
Our report outlines our predictions for the first decade for Urban Air Mobility: More Kardashians than Jetsons.
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