United Airlines CEO Urges U.S. to Fund SAF Like Solar
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is urging the U.S. government to fund sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) similarly to how it supported solar energy. He sees potential in corn and soy currently used for biodiesel and wants more government support to firm up the industry, while criticizing Europe's approach.
Impact and considerations
SAF supply chain woes have long hindered aviation decarbonization; government funding could accelerate production, impacting airline fuel costs and sustainability strategies.
Key points
- Kirby called for U.S. government funding for SAF akin to solar support.
- He sees potential in corn and soy for SAF, needing government backing.
- He criticized Europe's approach to SAF.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Skift
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 9 Sept 2026, 23:20
- Page published
- 10 Sept 2026, 00:01
- Last updated
- 9 Sept 2026, 23:20
- Original links
- Skift Feed：United Airlines' CEO Wants The U.S. To Fund SAF Like It Funded Solar (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 9 Sept 2026, 23:20