Washington, D.C. — The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition, a nonpartisan group of more than 50 organizations spanning the sustainable aviation fuel value chain, is convening in Washington, D.C. today for its Second Annual DC Fly-In. Representatives from airlines, producers, transporters, and other stakeholders are meeting with Members of Congress and their staff to advocate for policies that strengthen SAF production, support American farmers, and advance U.S. energy dominance.
Today’s Fly-In comes as the domestic SAF industry is experiencing significant momentum, with availability growing rapidly and domestic production expanding at a record pace. Building on this progress, the opportunity ahead remains substantial. Jet fuel demand in the United States is projected to grow considerably over the next two decades, with even greater demand worldwide, underscoring the scale of the market opportunity for American producers and farmers.
“The growth we’re seeing in the SAF industry is remarkable. Domestic production more than doubled in 2025 alone, and we’re just getting started. Today, our coalition of more than 50 organizations is on Capitol Hill because we believe SAF represents one of the greatest economic opportunities for American farmers and energy producers in a generation,” said Alison Graab, Executive Director of the SAF Coalition. “With the right policy support, the United States can lead the sustainable aviation fuel market and ensure that leadership translates directly into jobs, energy independence, and prosperity for rural communities across the country.”
SAF is a drop-in fuel that can replace conventional jet fuel in existing aircraft and airport infrastructure without modification, making it one of the most actionable, near-term tools for new domestic demand of American agricultural feedstocks.
The coalition’s top legislative priority this Fly-In is urging Congress to restore a competitive tax credit for SAF. While the SAF Coalition is grateful that Congress extended the SAF tax credit in the One Big Beautiful Bill, the legislation reduced the credit from $1.75 per gallon to $1.00 per gallon, constraining the growth of U.S. SAF production. This tax credit is essential to create a level playing field, encourage investment in domestic energy, and support the development of a competitive SAF market.
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in both chambers to address this gap, H.R. 6518 in the House and S. 3759 in the Senate, which would reinstate the higher credit and extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit through 2033. SAF Coalition members are urging congressional offices to cosponsor both bills today.
The SAF Coalition’s Second Annual Fly-In builds on the foundation established last year, deepening relationships with policymakers and reinforcing that a strong, competitive SAF industry is essential to American energy security, agricultural prosperity, and long-term economic growth.
