In Ireland, the Trinity College Dublin Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Research Facility has gained a new home with the formal opening of SMBC Aviation Capital’s new global headquarters in Dublin’s city center, which will also host the Trinity facility. SMBC Aviation Capital is supporting the research facility – which is co-funded by Ryanair and Science Foundation Ireland. Trinity’s Dean of Research Sinéad Ryan, said: “Sustainable aviation fuels are widely accepted to be the principal measure by which to decarbonize aviation and collaboration with stakeholders is critical to the success of SAF research. Thanks to SMBC Aviation Capital for hosting Trinity’s SAF research facility at their new headquarters – this state of the art research infrastructure is crucial for delivering excellent, impactful research. We are all looking forward to seeing the impact this facility will have on making air travel more sustainable.” SMBC Aviation Capital CEO Peter Barrett said: “Our new and sustainable global headquarters located in the heart of Dublin represents not just our commitment to Ireland, but also this country’s pre-eminence as the global hub for aircraft leasing.” The SAF research facility will focus on the research, development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels.
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