Negotiators agreed late on Tuesday that at least two percent of aviation fuel must be fossil-free and sustainable by 2025 and 70 percent by 2050, according to a press release from the European Parliament.
The negotiators have also agreed on which aviation fuels should be classified as sustainable. These are synthetic fuels, certain biofuels produced from surplus material from agriculture and forestry, algae, bio-waste, used cooking oil and certain animal fats, and recycled aviation fuel produced from gas or spent plastics.
According to the agreement, fuels made from feed or food crops or from palm or soy products will not be classified as green because they are not considered sustainable.
Climate labelling 2025
To further accelerate the transition to fossil-free aviation and to inform consumers, an EU label for the climate impact of aviation will be introduced from 2025.
Airlines should be able to market their trips with information on the expected climate impact per passenger and the expected carbon dioxide emissions per kilometre. This will help travelers compare the climate footprint of different airlines on a flight route.