African airlines eye EU SAF requirements

The East African newspaper reports that African airlines are protesting the European Commission’s new regulations requiring them to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) when departing from European airports. They argue that the high cost of SAF could drive them out of business. Smaller carriers, such as Uganda Airlines and Air Tanzania, which are set to begin European operations in 2025, are expected to be the hardest hit. However, even larger airlines like Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways are voicing concerns, calling for either exemptions from the rules or subsidies to offset the steep fuel prices.