Sustainability
Achieving sustainability in aviation requires a holistic approach and a shared commitment to reducing the industry’s environmental footprint—without compromising airline competitiveness or creating market imbalances.
At AIRE, we actively promote a wide range of sustainable aviation solutions, from accelerating the production and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) to supporting regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation and environmental stewardship.
Policy papers
AIRE position on Flight Emission Calculator
Airlines International Representation in Europe welcomes the European Commission’s efforts to decarbonize aviation through the ReFuelEU Aviation initiative. While we fully support the goal of transparency in emissions data and
Impact of ReFuelEU and EU ETS in aviation
AIRE acknowledges the revision of EU ETS and ReFuelEU and the impact it is going to have on aviation sector. Both documents are a part of the “Fit for 55”
AIRE perspective on EU ETS Directive 2023/958
As part of the EU’s Fit for 55 Package, the revised EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Directive 2023/959 introduces substantial measures to reduce emissions across the aviation sector. The
AIRE position on non-CO2 effects on aviation
Airlines International Representation in Europe IRE values the opportunity to provide insights on the draft Implementing Regulation that aims to integrate non-CO2 emissions from aviation within the EU Emissions Trading
News
AIRE attends AIREg Sustainable Aviation Fuels Conference 2025
Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE) took part in the AIREg Sustainable Aviation Fuels Conference 2025, held in Berlin, actively contributing to the ongoing industry dialogue on the future of
Clean Industrial Deal is here: a game changer for aviation’s future
Airlines International Representation in Europe welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal as a step forward in aligning climate action with industrial competitiveness, however more targeted measures are needed to ensure a
ReFuelEU Aviation Workshop on the Flight Emissions Calculator
On April 9th, 2024, the European Commission (DG MOVE) and EASA organized a stakeholder workshop on the RefuelEU Aviation Labelling scheme, with the goal of exchanging views with the aviation