
What Is the EU ETS and Why Does It Matter for Aircraft Operators?
An introduction to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), how it applies to aviation, and why aircraft operators must understand its compliance and financial implications.
Guidance & Updates
Comprehensive guidance on the European Union Emissions Trading System — monitoring plans, allowance trading, verification timelines, and compliance obligations for aircraft operators.
Guidance, analysis, and compliance resources

An introduction to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), how it applies to aviation, and why aircraft operators must understand its compliance and financial implications.

Learn which flights and aircraft operators fall within the scope of the EU ETS, including EEA routes, UK flights, Swiss ETS interactions, and key compliance obligations.

Explore the major changes shaping aviation compliance in 2026, including the phase-out of free allowances, sustainable aviation fuel incentives, and new Non-CO₂ monitoring requirements.

The European Commission has published the official 2025 price differences between fossil kerosene and eligible aviation fuels, determining the level of EU ETS support available to aircraft operators using Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
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