Rachel Gardner-Poole, an aviation consultant and member of the Jet Zero Council in the UK, expressed doubts about the industry's ability to meet the 2030 target for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The UK government aims for 10% of jet fuel to be from SAF by 2030, a goal also supported by the new Labour government. Gardner-Poole stressed the importance of collaboration and urged the aviation sector to work towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. She remains cautiously optimistic about the possibility of having five SAF plants under construction by 2025. Alongside SAF, she highlighted the need for airlines and airports to improve efficiency, leverage technological advancements, and explore carbon removal technology. Gardner-Poole also mentioned ongoing work on contrails and the potential of hydrogen-powered and electric aircraft, noting challenges like investment in these technologies. Despite challenges, she believes in the industry's potential to redefine aviation sustainably.