Core Insights - The aviation industry is responsible for approximately 99% of its carbon emissions from fuel consumption during flights, and the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is seen as a key pathway to decarbonization, potentially reducing carbon emissions by 80% over its lifecycle [1][4][11] - The Chinese Civil Aviation Administration has initiated a pilot program for SAF, mandating a 1% blend of SAF in domestic flights from specific airports starting March 19, 2025 [1][8] - The global aviation industry aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with SAF expected to contribute significantly to this goal, accounting for 65% of the necessary reductions [2][4] Industry Developments - SAF is currently priced at about five times that of conventional aviation fuel, which poses a challenge for airlines in its adoption [4][6] - Airbus has been proactive in using SAF, consuming over 14 million liters in 2024, which accounted for 16% of its total fuel usage, thereby avoiding nearly 35 million tons of CO2 emissions [5] - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects that SAF will only represent 0.3% of commercial aviation fuel consumption in 2024, significantly lower than earlier estimates [4][6] Policy and Regulation - The European Union has set mandatory SAF blending targets, requiring 2% by 2025, 6% by 2030, and 70% by 2050, which has stimulated demand [6][7] - China's "14th Five-Year" green development plan aims for a SAF consumption of over 20,000 tons in 2025, which would represent about 0.2% of the annual aviation kerosene consumption [7][8] Market Potential in China - China has a diverse range of raw materials for SAF production, including waste oils and agricultural residues, with potential annual production capacity reaching 12 million tons by 2030 [11][12] - The country is the largest market for renewable energy, which can significantly reduce the energy costs associated with SAF production [11][12] - The strong manufacturing capabilities and engineering execution in China are expected to facilitate the rapid development of the SAF industry [12][13]

华夏时报（www.chinatimes.net.cn）记者 王潇雨 图卢兹报道 在航空业"脱碳"目标日益迫近的压力下，飞机制造商也开始加快对新一代商用飞机相关新技术以及研发方案的落 地。尽管目前尚有数千架规模的储备订单仍待交付，且已经在单通道干线客机市场占据了显著优势，但欧洲空中 客车公司（下称"空客"）依然以自我革命的姿态启动了以清洁能源为基础的新一代单通道飞机的研发计划。 押注氢动力 在3月底举行的2025空客峰会上，这家欧洲制造商概述了准备在本世纪30年代后半期投入使用的下一代单通道飞机 的潜在技术基础，并修订了与氢动力飞行相关的技术成熟路线图。 这实际上并不是空客第一次公布将使用氢动力作为新一代商用飞机的核心动力方案，早在2020年一项名为ZEROe 的氢动力系统飞机计划就已经推出，这一计划包括涡扇、涡桨、翼身融合以及全电动在内多种发展路线的新飞机 概念，ZEROe的核心创新之一是使用氢气燃料作为飞机的动力来源，这使得飞机在飞行过程中仅排放水蒸气，完 全消除了二氧化碳的排放。 按照此前发布的计划，ZEROe将在2028年左右正式启动，2035年左右投入运营。但不久前空客宣布该计划"因技术 发展速度低于 ...