It's a matter of time before airports will have to deploy sustainable aviation fuel, says Mr Han Kok Juan.
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s civil aviation chief said the authorities here have no choice but to require airlines to use green jet fuel despite concerns that a planned levy to be imposed on passengers could result in higher air travel costs and reduce Singapore’s competitiveness as an air hub.
Mr Han was responding to a question from the moderator on how to increase the adoption of eco-friendly jet fuel a day after CAAS He added that the Feb 19 announcement on the targets and levy is also a “call to action” for industry partners to join hands with CAAS. CAAS will procure eco-friendly aviation fuel centrally, channelling the money collected from the levy to the procurement of fuel, he said.
He said it is difficult to set up a viable ecosystem for the use of green jet fuel without a government mandate.to supply Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights departing Changi Airport with a more eco-friendly blend of jet fuel.