• ICAO establishes the Finvest Hub to connect aviation sustainability projects with global investors.
• Focus on scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and clean energy infrastructure.
• Prioritizes support for developing nations to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is launching the Finvest Hub, a global platform designed to secure funding for aviation sustainability initiatives. This move, formalized through a Letter of Intent signed at ICAO’s Global Implementation Support Symposium, brings together Airbus, Boeing, the International Power-to-X Hub, and GenZero as key partners.

Driving Aviation’s Green Transition

The Finvest Hub aims to accelerate investments in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, clean energy infrastructure, and other decarbonization projects. ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano emphasized the importance of collaboration, stating:

“The success of aviation’s environmental transition depends on strong partnerships and accessible funding, particularly for developing States. The Finvest Hub exemplifies the power of international cooperation in addressing our shared environmental responsibilities.”

ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar highlighted the platform’s role in unlocking new financial mechanisms:

“By connecting technical expertise with innovative financing solutions, we’re creating practical pathways to increase production of sustainable aviation fuels and other cleaner energy sources.”

Key Functions of the Finvest Hub:

• Investment Matching: Links aviation decarbonization projects with private and public investors.
• Funding Pathways: Establishes structured financial routes for SAF production and green infrastructure.
• Developing Country Support: Offers targeted assistance and policy guidance to attract sustainable aviation investments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Works with governments, financial institutions, and private sectors to drive aviation sustainability funding.

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Focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)

Sustainable aviation fuels, lower carbon aviation fuels (LCAF), and other clean energy solutions will be at the core of Finvest Hub’s investment strategy. These initiatives align with ICAO’s commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, as outlined in the Global Framework for Sustainable Aviation Fuels adopted in Dubai.

By bridging the financing gap, ICAO’s Finvest Hub aims to position the aviation industry for a sustainable and low-carbon future.

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