The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has expressed its views on the European Commission's recent proposal to review the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), announced on 17 July 2026. AAPA welcomes the decision to maintain the 'stop the clock' measure on applying EU ETS to international flights and the proposed support for sustainable aviation fuels. However, the association shares concerns with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regarding the potential for a unilateral expansion of the EU ETS, which could conflict with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

CORSIA, established by ICAO in 2016, is the only global market-based measure addressing CO2 emissions from international aviation. AAPA warns that extending the EU ETS unilaterally could lead to fragmented climate measures, undermining the multilateral framework that CORSIA represents. The association urges the European Parliament, Council, and Commission to reaffirm their support for CORSIA during negotiations.

AAPA plans to closely monitor the legislative process of the EU proposal and engage with European institutions and ICAO to represent the interests of its member airlines. The association emphasises the importance of maintaining a global, consensus-based approach to aviation emissions

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