Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is proud to announce its role as co-host for the IATA Regional Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Workshop 2025, which will take place in Abu Dhabi on May 22-23. This leading event promotes the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels. It will bring together global aviation leaders to discuss policy, operational challenges, and emerging trends in SAF.

Building upon Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a hub for aviation innovation, this workshop will be a crucial platform for thought leadership, networking, and knowledge sharing among key industry stakeholders.
“As part of Etihad’s commitment to sustainable aviation and shaping the future of air travel, we are pleased to co-host this critical workshop alongside IATA and the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority,” said Karen Clayton, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer for Etihad. “By fostering discussions on SAF policies, compliance, market trends and industry action, this event will drive awareness, understanding, buy-in of SAF and ultimately lead towards greater adoption in the region.”

“Scaling SAF requires coordinated action across the entire value chain. Collaboration between airlines, airports, energy producers, and regulatory bodies is essential to accelerate availability and enhance the sustainability and resilience of the aviation sector. At the same time, making SAF economically viable is key to widespread adoption, and this requires scaling production, lowering costs, and ensuring price competitiveness against conventional fuels to make SAF sustainable and commercially practical for the long term.”

Discussions will cover the latest global updates, policy trends influencing SAF adoption, and operational and compliance challenges associated with SAF policy and implementation. The event will discuss the fundamentals of SAF lifecycle assessment and thoroughly examine the IATA SAF Accounting and Reporting Methodology, including SAF claims and an introduction to the CADO SAF Registry. Airlines and governments leading SAF adoption efforts will share their experiences and insights into the upcoming IATA SAF Matchmaking platform. IATA will provide participants with publications and tools on SAF and compliance with CORSIA standards. The IATA Regional SAF Workshop in 2025 will be crucial in promoting the aviation industry’s transition to more sustainable fuel alternatives, placing sustainability at the forefront of global aviation strategies.

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