As a contributor to global climate change, the aviation industry is also subject to emission level abatement regulations and plans. According to a forecast, it is estimated that the total emissions from the aviation industry will decline down to 400 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) by 2050 if sustainable aviation fuels are deployed.
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