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The EU has mandated airlines to use synthetic aviation fuels derived from green hydrogen, starting at 1.2% in 2030 and increasing to 35% by 2050, under the RefuelEU Aviation regulation. However, investment decisions for large-scale projects are crucial and currently lacking, with concerns about the high costs of e-SAF potentially hindering compliance with the 2030 requirements. Industry leaders warn that Europe will need to import significant amounts of e-SAF to meet future demand.