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January 12, 2026

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European airlines will need to adapt to changes in carbon pricing this year.

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While the debate over decarbonizing the aviation industry is dominated by the high costs and availability of sustainable aviation fuel, upcoming changes to carbon pricing schemes also could have a far-reaching effect on the industry’s sustainability efforts. The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) is…

Helen Massy-Beresford

Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.

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