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 Brussels Climate Week: Scaling up eSAF
Nadine Braun Amaral represented AIRE at a Brussels Climate Week roundtable on the revision of ReFuelEU Aviation, highlighting the importance of regulatory certainty, effective funding mechanisms and coordinated industry action
AIRE joins EUROCONTROL Conference on contrail mitigation
On 1 October, Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE) attended the EUROCONTROL–IFATCA–SESAR Joint Undertaking Conference in Brussels. Discussions focused on non-CO₂ emissions, particularly the challenges of contrail mitigation and its
Connecting Europe by Air: AIRE at Connecting Europe Days 2026
Elena Jaraíz and Nadine Braun Amaral represented Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE) at the first day of Connecting Europe Days 2026, organised by the European Commission at Brussels Airport.