Aviation decarbonisation is well underway, but continuing this effort presents an industrial and economic challenge. At the 2026 Movin’On Summit, Christian Gauthier, Air France’s Executive Vice President for Transformation and Sustainable Development, explains how the aviation industry can maintain its momentum in a global market where competition is played out worldwide.

The discussion draws parallels between the challenges facing air transport and those encountered in other modes of transport. Companies need to coordinate their investments, engage their customers and develop regulatory mechanisms that can be implemented on the ground. Christian Gauthier advocates an ambitious pathway, with milestones that remain achievable for the stakeholders responsible for delivering it.

He also stresses the international dimension of rules and incentives. In his view, Europe can bring other regions into the transition by working towards shared mechanisms. Broader coordination would help the aviation industry sustain its decarbonisation investments while preserving the ability of European airlines to remain competitive.