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IATA Calls For EU Emissions Trading System Reform In Aviation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 30, 2026

Rethinking The EU Market-Based Mechanism

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a review of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System for aviation. The group said current rules increase costs and affect competitiveness. Position focuses on balancing emissions targets with economic conditions in the sector. The proposal reflects ongoing industry concerns about regulatory pressure.

Alignment With Global Standards And Enhanced Flexibility

IATA proposes aligning EU policy with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization. Plan includes applying CORSIA to international routes, including intra-EEA flights. Industry also calls for removing overlapping regional measures.

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Innovative Investment In Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Among the key recommendations is the introduction of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book-and-claim system. This approach would allow airlines to claim genuine environmental benefits based on their actual SAF purchases, irrespective of fuel logistics. Revisions to the ETS directive and an upgraded Union Database to track SAF movements and their environmental attributes are deemed necessary to ensure market transparency and foster investment across Europe.

Economic Resilience Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Rising energy costs and regulatory complexity are affecting aviation operations. Impact includes pressure on connectivity and cost structures. Willie Walsh said competitiveness should be maintained alongside emissions targets.

Targeted Revenue Reinvestment And Fair Allocation

IATA calls for greater use of EU ETS revenues to support aviation decarbonisation. Current SAF allowance mechanisms cover a limited share of demand. The proposal focuses on reallocating funds toward lower-emission technologies. Industry said additional funding is required to support the transition.

Conclusion

The IATA’s recommendations serve as a critical reminder that climate policy must be underpinned by scientific evidence and international alignment. By strategically realigning the EU ETS and ensuring that costs do not stifle innovation, Brussels can safeguard both environmental objectives and the long-term vitality of its aviation industry.

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Meta’s $18 Billion Settlement Limits State Claims Over Children’s Data

by News Editor

August 28, 2026

Meta’s $18 billion settlement with attorneys general from 29 U.S. states includes a provision limiting future state claims over the company’s use of children’s data for age-assurance systems.

Under the agreement, Meta must develop, train and begin testing a system to identify users under 13 within a year of the settlement taking effect. The company already uses AI-based age-detection tools, although the agreement does not require the new system to use AI.

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States Agree To Limits On Future Claims

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) generally restricts the collection and retention of personal data from children under 13. Under the settlement, the 29 state attorneys general agreed not to bring past, present or future claims under COPPA or similar state laws over the specified use of children’s data.

Meta will not be permitted to use information from users under 13 for advertising, marketing or algorithmic optimisation.

Federal Enforcement Remains Unclear

COPPA is primarily enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, which is not a party to the agreement. That leaves open the possibility of separate federal action over how Meta collects or uses children’s data.

Another issue is whether Meta can keep age-assurance data isolated from its other systems. An independent auditor will monitor compliance, but the settlement does not fully specify what data Meta can retain for training, how long it can be stored or whether derived insights can be used elsewhere.

Legal Risks Remain

Joshua Wurtzel, a partner at Schlam Stone & Dolan, said states could still pursue claims if Meta uses the data outside the settlement’s limits. Such cases could depend on how those limits are interpreted.

Peter Jackson, a data and intellectual property attorney at Greenberg Glusker, said the provision could “disincentivize future enforcement actions.”

The agreement gives Meta greater legal certainty around using children’s data for age assurance, but questions remain over federal enforcement, data retention and secondary use.