Airlines face extreme situation for CORSIA if supply of carbon credits still low by 2028, say experts

Published 16:25 on February 11, 2026 / Last updated at 11:12 on February 19, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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CORSIA carbon supply is readying for takeoff, with a selection of newly-approved eligible credits now on the market, but airlines may claim force majeure if not enough units are available by 2028, and there is still a sharp gap between supply and expected demand, experts said on Wednesday.
CORSIA carbon supply is readying for takeoff, with a selection of newly-approved eligible credits now on the market, but airlines may claim force majeure if not enough units are available by 2028, and there is still a sharp gap between supply and expected demand, experts said on Wednesday.


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