Airlines Warn About Hitting 'Net Zero' Emissions Goal: 'We Are Being Let Down'

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents most global airlines, told Skift that reaching “net zero” emissions by 2050 remains the goal, despite warnings on Wednesday that the targets may have to be delayed.

However, IATA warned that the sector is struggling to meet the target.

The warning comes after some airlines raised concerns in March about the slow production of the greener sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Without it, they say, they can’t meet their emissions targets.

“Airlines are fully committed to achieving net zero by 2050, but this is a massive transition - one that airlines cannot accomplish alone,” an IATA spokesperson told Skift. “Unfortunately, we are being let down. Governments have failed to provide the necessary policy support and financ