From January 1 all airlines flying in and out of the European Union will need to meet a specific carbon emission requirement. Though protests have been voiced from various countries, the European Union is going ahead with the emission caps for the airlines.
A senior oil industry official said, “We are at present producing jet fuels which meets the specifications laid out. Currently, there is no communications for any change in these specifications like was in the case of auto fuels – upgradation to Euro I-IV.”