Why Sustainable Aviation Fuel Should Play a Growing Role in Federal Legislation 

 

In the wake of COVID-19, Congressional policymakers have moved to address crises across a range of industries. One of the worst hit industries was commercial aviation, which received $25 billion in federal bailout funds earlier this year. With relief efforts underway, legislators must ensure that COVID-19 emergency legislation not only addresses immediate circumstances, but also enhances the competitiveness of the commercial aviation sector for continued growth in a carbon-constrained future.