The European Union is gearing up to implement a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate, with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) releasing an assessment of the region's readiness. By 2030, when the blending mandate reaches 6%, Europe is projected to have sufficient SAF production capacity to meet the requirements set by the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation. However, challenges like volatility in the market, capital expenditure, and technology risks are highlighted. The EASA report categorizes SAF production scenarios into Operating, Realistic, and Optimistic cases. The report emphasizes the role of synthetic aviation fuels in meeting the regulatory requirements, pointing out the need for rapid action to achieve sub-targets for e-fuels. Technologies like Hydrotreated Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) are identified as major SAF production pathways. The report discusses the limitations of various SAF production pathways like Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) and Fischer-Tropsch (FT), attributing their underperformance to immature technology. It also highlights future pathways such as Sun-to-Liquid (StL) and Hydrothermal Liquidation (HtL) as promising but still in early stages of development. Regarding synthetic aviation fuels, the report details the Power-to-Liquid (PtL) process that combines green hydrogen and captured CO2 to create SAF. While multiple synthetic aviation fuel production facilities have been announced in the EU, challenges like the high cost of renewable electricity and limited carbon sources may hinder their competitiveness. The report also provides insights into market prices and production costs for various aviation fuel categories, showcasing significant premiums for non-fossil products. The development of synthetic aviation fuels is expected to be driven by regulatory mandates, particularly the sub-mandate for e-fuels. Overall, the report paints a positive outlook on Europe's potential to meet sustainable aviation fuel requirements in the coming years.