Low prices for the use of kerosene, hold back any development towards more sustainability

Aircraft manufacturers and airlines will only invest, when getting returns. The CORONA pandemic, its economic aftermath and the world’s efforts to curb CO2 emissions makes continued low prices for kerosene likely. Airlines and aircraft manufacturers will not invest in new airplanes without economic need. Politics must make the regulations, give guidance and stimulation for aviation to focus on fuel efficiency.

1. How much is the fuel?Fuel is not always the biggest cost for an airline. Continue reading “Low prices for the use of kerosene, hold back any development towards more sustainability”

What is causing it?

Aviation’s continued exception of fuel-, emission- or value-added-tax is unfair

Grumpy you  - happy aviation
Grumpy you – happy aviation

1. On international flights no tax is paid for the use of kerosene
This privilege was given to aviation in 1944 and is upheld until today. “The Convention on International Civil Aviation (ICAO) (Chicago 1944, Article 24) exempts air fuels …” https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviation_fuel 

Aviation’s grandfather rights are outdated! Continue reading “What is causing it?”