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IAG Bought More Sustainable Aviation Fuel Than All U.S. Airlines Combined Last Year

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International Airlines Group, the owner of British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia, purchased more sustainable aviation fuel last year than all U.S. airlines combined. The comparison highlights a widening gap between Europe and the U.S. and Asia in the airline industry’s adoption of lower-carbon jet fuel.

Discovered 2026-08-13T03:21:08.255505-07:00 | 2026-08-13T03:21:08.255505-07:00

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  • IAG’s reported purchases exceeded those of all U.S. airlines combined, underscoring the scale difference in SAF procurement between Europe and the U.S.
  • The comparison points to Europe widening its lead over both the U.S. and Asia in airline adoption of cleaner jet fuel.
  • SAF purchasing is becoming a visible differentiator in airline sustainability strategies, with implications for fuel sourcing and emissions planning.

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