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Ryanair CEO says aviation sustainability targets are 'dying a death'

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Posted on August 27, 2025

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DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary has said sustainability targets for aviation are "dying a death", with the sector set to miss both 2030 targets for sustainable aviation fuel

Ryanair CEO Claims Aviation Sustainability Goals Are Failing

DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary has said sustainability targets for aviation are "dying a death", with the sector set to miss both 2030 targets for sustainable aviation fuel and a 2050 net zero mandate.

"I don't believe SAF is a good thing - I think it's nonsense," O'Leary told journalists in London. "Over the next 10 years, I believe oil prices will fall materially," he added.

(Reporting by Joanna Plucinska. Writing by Conor Humphries. Editing by Mark Potter)

Key Takeaways

  • Ryanair CEO believes aviation sustainability targets are failing.
  • Michael O'Leary criticizes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
  • O'Leary predicts a drop in oil prices over the next decade.
  • The aviation sector may miss 2030 and 2050 sustainability targets.
  • Ryanair's stance challenges current sustainability efforts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Ryanair's CEO say about sustainability targets?
Michael O'Leary stated that sustainability targets for aviation are 'dying a death' and that the sector is set to miss its 2030 goals for sustainable aviation fuel.
What is O'Leary's opinion on sustainable aviation fuel?
O'Leary expressed skepticism about sustainable aviation fuel, calling it 'nonsense' and questioning its effectiveness in the aviation sector.
What does O'Leary predict about oil prices?
He believes that oil prices will fall materially over the next 10 years, which could impact the aviation industry's sustainability efforts.

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