United Airlines CEO Urges U.S. to Fund Sustainable Aviation Fuel Like Solar

United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby has called on the U. S. government to provide financial support for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that mirrors the subsidies once given to solar power. Kirby argues that supply‑chain bottlenecks have stalled SAF adoption, even though corn and soy crops currently grown for biodiesel could be repurposed to produce the fuel. He stresses that without a clear policy framework and investment, airlines will struggle to meet emissions targets. Kirby also criticized Europe’s approach to SAF, suggesting it lacks the decisive funding and regulatory clarity seen in the U. S. aviation sector. The airline’s push signals a growing demand for public‑private partnership to accelerate SAF production and reduce aviation’s carbon footprint.