CNA938 Rewind - Will the sustainable aviation fuel levy strengthen or strain Singapore's aviation hub status?
Singapore is introducing a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy and central procurement framework to meet its green aviation goals. From 2026 onward, all outbound flights will be required to use SAF, starting with a one per cent uplift target and rising to three to five per cent by 2030. How will it affect Singapore’s effort to balance sustainability and competitiveness as it seeks to reinforce its status as a leading global aviation hub? Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman find out with Ellis Taylor, Asia Editor from Cirium.