"IATA": The UAE is the role model of the world in developing the aviation sector and leads the low -carbon fuel scene
Dubai, April 16 / WAM / Regional Vice President of Africa and the Middle East of the International Air Transport Federation “IATA”, Kamel Al -Awadi, described the UAE as a “role model for the world” in developing the aviation sector, pointing to the speed of completion, infrastructure quality and efficiency of operations in the UAE.
He said in his speech to the Emirates News Agency “WAM” on the sidelines of the International Air Transport Forum of the International Air Transport Federation “IATA”, which is held in Dubai that the UAE has proven to be a role model, even for developed countries, due to the complementarity of its air system from airlines, airports, ground services, security and safety, in addition to visa facilities, and the treatment of travelers at airports, which reflect higher Quality and efficiency standards.
He stressed that the UAE is at the forefront of the global scene in developing low carbon flying fuel, which is not the SAF sustainable flying fuel, but rather fuel from traditional sources, but it is low carbon and is still under study and development.
He added that this distinction would not have been achieved without “the ancient leadership that puts the interest of the state at the core of its priorities, and addresses any obstacles in the spirit of initiative and quick solutions, stressing that the UAE does not shake in front of any situation, and continues its higher performance even with the huge rise in the numbers of passengers coming and departing.
And on the expectations of “IATA” for aviation movement in 2025, he said that it is expected that the average growth of air traffic in the Gulf and Middle East countries will reach about 9%, which is higher than the expected global average that revolves around 5.6%, stressing that the Emirati airlines in particular will be among the highest growth, and may even exceed this percentage, because of its modern infrastructure and ambitious expansion strategies, pointing out that this growth includes Both passengers and air charging.
In the context of talking about sustainability, the Vice President of “IATA” stressed that all 350 member airlines, committed to reducing their emissions to net zero by 2050, but admitted that the challenges are still great.
He said that the airlines do not make fuel, and do not control its availability or delivery of supplies, so they face great difficulties, especially with the great rise in sustainable fuel prices.
He pointed out that SAF sustainable fuel is about three times more than traditional fuel, saying that when the cost of fuel is three times, this threatens the sustainability of operation, especially in the absence of a collective obligation to use it, and the lack of sufficient quantities of it globally.
He also pointed out that “Iatta” works to help countries and organizations, unify procedures and encourage manufacturers to increase sustainable fuel production.
He drew attention to the work of a sustainable fuel record to document the use of sustainable fuel, a governance tool that allows companies to prove their commitment, whether by using fuel or financial contribution to its development.
He stated that the record has already started, but it will not become compulsory until after the member states are committed to this, and we are working with governments and organizations to unify the procedures and motivate manufacturers.
Regarding the current share of sustainable fuel from the total global aviation fuel, he pointed out that it is still less than 1%, explaining that this number reflects the volume of the challenge in front of the fully transforming the industry into clean fuel sources.
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