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Duma Suggests Minimizing Potential Price Hikes for "Eco-Friendly" Aviation Fuel Flights

Energy Committee Deputy Chairman Yuri Stankevich highlighting potential risks stemming from implementing compulsory guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

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Energy Committee Chair Yuri Stankevich highlights potential dangers linked to the enforced...
Energy Committee Chair Yuri Stankevich highlights potential dangers linked to the enforced guidelines of the International [Organization/Body].

Duma Suggests Minimizing Potential Price Hikes for "Eco-Friendly" Aviation Fuel Flights

2016 saw the establishment of ICAO's CORSIA system, aiming to boost aviation's fuel efficiency by 2% by 2050 and control carbon emissions from 2020. As a member, Russia was on board, but participation is voluntary until 2027, becoming mandatory after.

According to ICAO's resolution A41-22, airlines pay for emissions exceeding 85% of the 2019 level, a cost that could pressure Russian airlines and undermine their competitiveness in aviation fuel production and supply, as suggested by deputy letters.

"These extra airline costs may find their way into passengers' wallets through higher ticket prices, or hike air cargo costs, particularly hitting time-sensitive goods like pharmaceuticals and perishables," Yuri Stankevich clarified.

Stankevich proposed the initiation of low-carbon aviation fuel (LCAF or SAF) production in Russia, an area currently dominated by foreign companies. He advocated for creating conditions for ICAO to acknowledge Russian fuel's ability to reduce its carbon footprint.

In 2022, Russia asserted that it has no obligation towards ICAO's A41-22 resolution regarding emissions assessment for the CORSIA system. Russia's representatives at the organization argued that compensation measures are ineffective in the face of unilateral sanctions on international civil aviation.

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It's worth noting that, while not explicitly exempt, Russia's participation in the CORSIA system in 2022 is uncertain and depends on whether it chooses to opt-in and comply with the scheme. Also, CORSIA regulations apply to international flights, not those within a single country.

  1. From 2027, the CORSIA system, a global emissions management plan for airlines, will make participation mandatory for Russia and other nations.
  2. The science of low-carbon aviation fuel (LCAF or SAF) is a critical area for Russia, as it looks to boost its competitiveness in the aviation industry and reduce carbon emissions.
  3. While ICAO's A41-22 resolution is in effect for the CORSIA system, Russia has stated it has no obligation towards the emissions assessment aspect due to unilateral sanctions on international civil aviation.
  4. In the climate-change fight, airlines' financial responsibilities from CORSIA for excess emissions may impact ticket prices and air cargo costs, particularly for time-sensitive goods like pharmaceuticals and perishables.
  5. The environmental-science industry will play a crucial role in ensuring that the production of low-carbon aviation fuel becomes a domestic strength for Russia, to offset the potential financial burden from CORSIA emissions costs.
  6. Energy conservation and management are key issues for the aviation sector, as governments and industry leaders work towards reducing emissions and combating climate change, in line with ICAO's CORSIA initiative and sustainable development goals.

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