By David Shepardson

Washington, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The State of California and a Group Representing Major U.S. Passenger and CARGO Airlines Said Wednesday They Have Reached Agreement to Sharply Boost the Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

The California Air Resources Board and Airlines for America, an Industry Trade Organization Representing American Airlines Aal.o, Delta Air Lines Dal.n, United Airlines Ual.o, FedEx Fdx.n and Others, Committed to a Goal to Increase the Availability of Saf for Flights Within California to 200 Million Gallons by 2035, Which Would Meet About 40% of Intrastate Travel Demand and up More Than 10 Times Current Levels.

One Key Goal Is Making Saf, a Low-Carbon Alternative Made From Renewable Biomass or Waste, Cost Competitive to Petroleum-Based Jet Fuel.

“California and the Aviation Industry Are Joining Forces to Tackle Emissions Head-on," Said California Governor Gavin Newsom, Calling the Partnership "a Major Step Forward in Our Work to Cut Pollution."

Airlines for America Said the "Partnership Reflects the Type of Collaboration Between Government and the Private Sector That Is Necessary to Achieve Ambitious Climate Goals."

(Reporting by David Shepardson, Editing by Franklin Paul)

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