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 at Sustainable Aviation Futures 2026
Our Senior Policy Advisor, Nadine Braun Amaral, attended Sustainable Aviation Futures 2026 in Amsterdam (15–17 June), where she contributed to discussions on the future outlook for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel
AIRE joins discussion on EU ETS Revision and the role of e-SAF in European aviation
Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE) was pleased to attend last week’s policy discussion on “EU ETS revision and scaling e-SAF for competitive aviation”, hosted by MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú
How is the Iran conflict impacting travel and airlines?
As geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global markets, the aviation industry is once again operating in an increasingly volatile environment. Our President & Director General, Michael Harrington, representing Airlines International