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Latin America needs to improve the use of SAF to avoid the risk of being left behind, says IATA
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 6/5/2023
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has demonstrated that airlines in Latin America use very little sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and governments must do something so that countries do not fall behind in the adoption of this fuel.
Peter Cerda, IATA's regional vice president for the Americas, says that without government action, Latin America is further away from meeting the net zero emissions target. He claims that governments need to change the mindset about environmental responsibility, abandoning green taxation and encouraging the production of SAF.
Conventional fuel is used on a large scale and there are no plans to adopt AFS. "If governments understood that SAF production can become a global leader and stimulate more jobs, more income for their countries, it would motivate them to promote production," he said.
He notes that Latin America could be a leader in the use and production of SAF, thanks to its geography and natural resources.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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