Airline industry chiefs say 2050 net zero goal now unlikely

Iata boss Willie Walsh blames fuel suppliers, governments and aircraft makers, saying new ‘realistic timeline’ now neededAir fare rises ‘inevitable’ as airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel billThe aviation industry’s landmark pledges to be net zero by 2050 will probably not now be achieved, airline leaders have admitted.The collective goal to eliminate net carbon emissions was declared by global airlines only five years ago in 2021, with similar pledges made by natio