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 )

, Delta Air Lines ( DAL ), United Airlines, FedEx ( FDX )

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."