Airline industry leaders admit 2050 net zero goal is unlikely, call for new timeline

Summary

Airline industry leaders, including Iata director general Willie Walsh, have admitted that the aviation sector's 2050 net zero emissions goal is unlikely to be achieved. Walsh stated that "hope was fading fast" and called for a new "realistic timeline" to be established. He blamed fuel suppliers, governments, and aircraft manufacturers for the lack of progress, pointing to insufficient sustainable aviation fuel production and slow technological advancements as key obstacles.