Clean aviation firms urge Brussels to extend EU ETS to long‑haul flights

Published 12:45 on June 18, 2026 / Last updated at 12:45 on June 18, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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A coalition of European clean aviation technology firms has urged the European Commission to extend the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) to international flights, directly challenging an earlier push by major airlines and six EU governments to curb or delay higher carbon charges on the sector.
A coalition of European clean aviation technology firms has urged the European Commission to extend the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) to international flights, directly challenging an earlier push by major airlines and six EU governments to curb or delay higher carbon charges on the sector.


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