sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

Cathay Pacific says government plans to develop an SAF industry chain and pursue new air services agreements in emerging markets will be critical in strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a global hub.

Printing small turbines; cooling hybrid-electric; non-CO2 effects limit SAF; and Hamburg research projects.

U.S.-based electrofuels (e-fuel) producer Infinium is evaluating new locations as capacity at its first two plants has already sold out.

The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.

When non-CO2 effects are taken into consideration, the maximum lifecycle reduction in emissions possible with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is less than 50%.

International Airlines Group sustainability officer Jonathon Counsell voiced strong interest in carbon-negative production of sustainable aviation fuel.

Kwame Bekoe is literally going down into the weeds to devise a business that could one day lead to sustainable aviation fuel production in Africa.

Vietjet Air and Air India have signed separate agreements with domestic energy providers to secure future supplies of SAF.

A Finnish company backed by a consortium including Finnair is to set up an electro-synthetic aviation fuel (e-SAF) pilot production scheme in the Nordic nation.

Industry body Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) is working on a further revision to its Waypoint 2050 aviation sustainability roadmap.

Southwest Airlines has sold SAFFiRE Renewables, a developer of a process to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), to biofuel producer Conestoga Energy.

DHL Express purchased 2,400 tons of SAF from the Cathay Group to use on Air Hong Kong flights departing from Seoul Incheon, Tokyo Narita, and Singapore Changi.

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Otto Aviation has selected Secondo Mona to design an integrated fuel system for the company’s next-generation Phantom 3500 light business jet.

Greater awareness of Scope 3 emissions trading and stronger government support are among the key takeaways from an eight-month pilot program.

Avfuel Corporation has opened a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply point in Denver, Colorado, expanding its Central U.S. region.

The European Commission has approved state aid for a Danish measure aimed at reducing domestic aviation emissions by boosting SAF use for domestic flights.

Despite gains, the path to aviation net zero looks uncertain.

SWISS became the first airline to integrate solar fuel into its regular operations, using fuel manufactured by clean tech company Synhelion, the companies said.

Pursuing SAF alternatives in the carbon emissions reduction race.

Taipei-based China Airlines has signed on with Formosa Petrochemical Corporation for the supply of 10,000 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel.

Airlines could be exposed to potential legal action if they use the term “sustainable aviation fuel” (SAF), according to climate change NGO Opportunity Green.

DHL Express has signed on to uplift 7,400 tons of neat SAF from Neste at Singapore Changi Airport to support the air cargo carrier’s operations.

Air France and KLM are partnering with EASA on the new EU Flight Emissions Label, aimed at informing passengers about the environmental impact of their flights.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has launched the Asia-Pacific Sustainable Aviation Center, aimed at advancing sustainable aviation in the region.