Implementation of EU regulation: Too little sustainable aviation fuel - Federal government plans penalties
In the implementation of a relevant EU regulation, the Federal Ministry of Transport is planning a fine of 1,332 euros per tonne of SAF that is under-fueled
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In the implementation of a relevant EU regulation, the Federal Ministry of Transport is planning a fine of 1,332 euros per tonne of SAF that is under-fueled. August 2026, 12:11 PM The Federal Aviation Office is to monitor in the future that sufficiently sustainable fuels are added to aviation fuel. © Christoph Schmidt/ dpa For German airlines, it should be expensive in the future if they fuel too little sustainably producing aircraft fuel (SAF). Since 2025, an admixture of initially two percent SAF is legally required for all flights departing from within Europe.
Furthermore, This share increases to five percent in 2030 and 70 percent in 2050. The fees included in the draft for administrative acts of the Federal Aviation Office do not want to be paid. In the opinion of the association, however, the revenue should be used to promote alternative fuels and should not go to the general budget.
In addition, In addition, research is being carried out on synthetic fuels that can be produced with electricity. It is significantly more expensive than conventional petroleum-based kerosene, so that the use also makes passenger flights more expensive.
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In the implementation of a relevant EU regulation, the Federal Ministry of Transport is planning a fine of 1,332 euros per tonne of SAF that is under-fueled.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAugust 2026, 12:11 PM The Federal Aviation Office is to monitor in the future that sufficiently sustainable fuels are added to aviation fuel. © Christoph Schmidt/ dpa For German airlines, it should be expensive in the future if they fuel too little sustainably producing aircraft fuel (SAF).
reliability low1/3 sourcesSince 2025, an admixture of initially two percent SAF is legally required for all flights departing from within Europe.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThis share increases to five percent in 2030 and 70 percent in 2050.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe fees included in the draft for administrative acts of the Federal Aviation Office do not want to be paid.
reliability low1/3 sourcesIn the opinion of the association, however, the revenue should be used to promote alternative fuels and should not go to the general budget.
reliability low1/3 sourcesIn addition, research is being carried out on synthetic fuels that can be produced with electricity.
reliability low1/3 sourcesIt is significantly more expensive than conventional petroleum-based kerosene, so that the use also makes passenger flights more expensive.
reliability low1/3 sources
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