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United CEO Calls for U.S. Support to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says government backing modeled on U.S. solar subsidies could help unlock sustainable aviation fuel production, including from corn and soy now used for biodiesel. He criticized Europe’s approach while arguing that stronger policy support is needed to overcome persistent supply constraints.

Discovered 2026-09-09T08:55:15.980468-07:00 | 2026-09-09T08:55:15.980468-07:00

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  • SAF supply constraints remain a major barrier to airline decarbonization, and Kirby is calling for stronger U.S. government support to expand production.
  • Redirecting existing corn and soy production from biodiesel could become part of the feedstock strategy, linking SAF policy to broader biofuels markets.
  • The contrast with Europe’s approach highlights the potential impact of divergent government policies on SAF investment and industry development.

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