aireg – Competence Center for Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Germany

The initiative for aviation fuel based on renewable energy aireg – Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany e.V. – combines commitment, knowledge and years of experience from industry, business and science in the aviation sector.

What does aireg stand for?

Medium-term goals (until 2030)

Reliable regulatory framework

Consistent commitment to European regulation, in particular the SAF mandates of the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, as a key instrument for supporting the market ramp-up of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

Ambitious target achievement

Exceeding the specified SAF mandates for climate protection reasons and to actively support the ICAO's international climate targets in the area of sustainable aviation fuels.

Strengthening incentive systems

Further development and expansion of market-effective support and incentive mechanisms for the broader use of SAF in German and European aviation.

Reliable and sustainable value creation

Establishment of import structures for hydrogen derivatives to Germany in order to fulfill SAF mandates, while ensuring that a significant portion of industrial value creation remains in Germany—with the aim of securing technological leadership and strengthening national energy and supply sovereignty.

Long-term goal (Net Zero 2050)

National ramp-up strategy for SAF

Developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for ramping up SAF in Germany - including planning and providing the necessary energy infrastructure, production capacities, and refineries—as a key contribution to achieving the aviation industry's Net Zero 2050 target.

Our Topics

Resources and Technologies

Examine available feedstocks and production options for sustainable, renewable aviation fuels.

Flugkraftstoffe aus regenerativen Energien, aviation fuel based on renewable energy
Potentials and opportunities for the supply of feedstocks and primary energies into fuels conforming the specifications
Flugkraftstoffe aus regenerativen Energien, aviation fuel based on renewable energy
Use of SAF in tank systems and aircraft engines, implications for climate impact of SAF

Quality, Certification and Use

Practical use of sustainable, renewable aviation fuels and challenges of quality and certification.

Sustainability

Considering all three pillars of sustainability – environment, social equity and economy – along the entire value chain.

Flugkraftstoffe aus regenerativen Energien, aviation fuel based on renewable energy
Discussion of all aspects of sustainability issues through the use of SAF
Flugkraftstoffe aus regenerativen Energien, aviation fuel based on renewable energy
Economic and regulatory aspects of the market ramp-up of sustainable aviation fuels

Economy and Production

Examination of economic and regulatory aspects and potential production capacities of sustainable, regenerative aviation fuels in Germany.

aireg Vorstand, aireg board

“Freedom and mobility are of paramount importance to our open societies. Preserving these achievements well into the future requires action today and tomorrow”

Siegfried Knecht
Chairman of the Board

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