SAE Media Group®, an SAE International company and a leading global provider of conferences and publications for aerospace, defense, and other critical industries, has announced its acquisition of Aviation Carbon, the specialist event platform dedicated to carbon reduction, sustainability, and decarbonization across the aviation industry.
The acquisition reinforces SAE Media Group®’s and SAE International’s shared commitment to advancing the aviation sector’s transition to net zero. SAE International has been at the forefront of aviation sustainability for decades, driving global standards, research and technical collaboration across areas including sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), aircraft electrification, propulsion efficiency, and environmental certification. Bringing Aviation Carbon into the SAE portfolio extends this mission by strengthening industry dialogue, accelerating best‑practice adoption and supporting innovation at scale.
Aviation Carbon has built a strong reputation as a forum for airlines, airports, OEMs, regulators, fuel providers and technology innovators to address carbon emissions, SAF, market‑based measures, emerging decarbonization strategies and the sector’s non-CO2 impacts. Under SAE Media Group’s ownership, the event will benefit from increased investment, expanded global reach, and enhanced content development, combined with SAE International’s deep technical heritage in shaping sustainability frameworks for the aviation sector.
“This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategic focus on the future of aviation and the evolving needs of the industry,” said Miles Dixon, Managing Director, SAE Media Group. “Aviation Carbon complements our existing aerospace and aviation portfolio, while also connecting directly to SAE International’s long‑standing leadership in sustainability standards and technical expertise. Together, we can better serve an industry navigating significant operational, technological and regulatory change.”
“Becoming part of SAE Media Group’s portfolio offers Aviation Carbon a trusted home for its next chapter,” said Julien Dufour, Director, Aviation Carbon Events. “SAE International’s global platform, commitment to decarbonization, and established relationships across the aviation sector ensure the event will continue to grow and deliver meaningful value to the global sustainability community.”
Added Christopher Surgenor, Director, Aviation Carbon Events, and Editor & Publisher of GreenAir News: “Aviation Carbon is the longest-running international event covering aviation decarbonization. The time is now right for it to pass into the very capable hands of SAE Media Group, who will take it onto the next stage of its development. We wish Miles and his team every success and thank all those who have shared the journey with us: conference staff, speakers, partners, sponsors and delegates.”
SAE Media Group will continue to operate Aviation Carbon with the same focus on high‑quality content and industry relevance that has defined the platform, while leveraging SAE’s global network and expertise to support its ongoing growth and evolution.
For more information on the Aviation Carbon event, visit www.aviationcarbon.aero .
About SAE International
SAE International is a global association of engineers, technical experts and industry leaders advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. Through its standards development, research initiatives and professional education, SAE supports innovation across the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle sectors, with a strong focus on sustainability, safety and technological advancement. SAE International’s commercial subsidiary, SAE Media Group, extends this mission by delivering high‑quality conferences, training and intelligence to help industry professionals navigate rapidly evolving technical and regulatory landscapes.
About SAE Media Group
Through industry-leading publications, events, and digital media, SAE Media Group empowers one million technical professionals worldwide with knowledge, connections, and inspiration they need to solve complex challenges and shape a better world.
About Aviation Carbon
Aviation Carbon is a specialist conference, bringing together industry stakeholders to explore policy, technology and market-driven solutions for reducing aviation’s carbon footprint. First held in 2012, Aviation Carbon is the longest-running international conference dedicated to aviation decarbonization.
