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Kentucky's House Bill 545 proposes tax incentives to produce sustainable aviation fuel from crops like corn and soybeans. Supporters claim this initiative will benefit both the aviation sector and local agriculture, addressing rising demand from airlines for domestic fuel sources.

The estimated economic impact of a European flight destination from Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport is $100.3 million. Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell notes the bill could help rebalance supply and demand in Kentucky's agricultural market, potentially increasing farmers' profitability.

Advocates emphasize the state's existing infrastructure for biodiesel and ethanol production as a reason for its potential leadership in the sustainable aviation fuel market. The session's timeline may affect the bill's progress.