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Universal Fuel Technologies raises funds to reduce SAF production costs

Universal Fuel Technologies raises funds to reduce SAF production costs

October 29, 2024 |

In Canada, ESG Today reported that California-based Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel), which is developing technology to cut sustainable aviation fuel production costs, announced that it has raised $3 million for the advancement of its projects, as well as for lab space in Texas. According to the company, its proprietary Flexiforming process can reduce SAF production […]

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Thailand’s PTT GC, Bangchak set to launch SAF next year

Thailand’s PTT GC, Bangchak set to launch SAF next year

October 29, 2024 |

In Thailand, Recessary reported that Thailand’s national oil company, PTT, through its subsidiary Global Chemical (GC), is focusing on the development of SAF and plans to launch biofuels for aircraft use next year. Another industry giant, Bangchak, is also investing to build a new plant, aiming to seize opportunities in green transportation, the report added. […]

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EVA Air, Aibus sign deal to boost SAF cooperation

EVA Air, Aibus sign deal to boost SAF cooperation

October 29, 2024 |

In Taiwan, EVA Air and Airbus have embarked on a collaborative effort aimed at increasing SAF development and adoption in the airline’s operations. “Fuel efficiency, carbon reduction and cabin comfort have become major considerations for airline fleet modernization, and EVA Air’s announcement late last year to introduce the 33 latest-generation Airbus aircraft underlines our plans […]

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KLM takes part of The Aviation Challenge with intercontinental flight

KLM takes part of The Aviation Challenge with intercontinental flight

October 29, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, KLM reported that a KLM flight recently departed from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Singapore as part of The Aviation Challenge. This challenge is initiated by SkyTeam and dares airlines to conduct their operations as efficiently and with as little environmental impact as possible. The results of these tests are shared among the […]

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Delta announces first SAF shipments to two of its hub airports

Delta announces first SAF shipments to two of its hub airports

October 29, 2024 |

In Georgia, Delta said that for the first time in both Minnesota’s and Michigan’s aviation history, sustainable aviation fuel has arrived via pipeline to two Delta hub airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). The two 7,000-gallon shipments of SAF were made from Minnesota and North Dakota-grown winter camelina as part […]

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DHL and IAG Cargo boost partnership to drive sustainable air freight

DHL and IAG Cargo boost partnership to drive sustainable air freight

October 29, 2024 |

In Germany, DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding are furthering their sustainability goals through a contract renewal with IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group (IAG), to use an additional 60 million liters of SAF on behalf of DHL. The new contract covers 2024 and 2025 emissions and will result in a […]

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Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways to collaborate on SAF initiative

Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways to collaborate on SAF initiative

October 29, 2024 |

In Australia, Virgin Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) With Qatar Airways to collaborate on a range of sustainability initiatives. Areas of focus under the MoU will include aiming to advance the use of SAF and Low Carbon Aviation Fuel (LCAF), environmental management including waste and energy management, sustainable procurement, and aviation workforce […]

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Senoko Energy and Gentari ink deal to explore importing hydrogen gas from Malaysia to Singapore

Senoko Energy and Gentari ink deal to explore importing hydrogen gas from Malaysia to Singapore

October 26, 2024 |

In Singapore, The Business Times reported that Senoko Energy signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Gentari, the renewable energy arm of Malaysia’s Petronas, to explore sustainable energy solutions in Singapore using hydrogen gas.  Under the deal, both companies will explore the feasibility of importing hydrogen gas from Malaysia to Singapore through this collaboration. The […]

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Canadian Business Aviation Association joins CLIMBING. FAST. Initiative

Canadian Business Aviation Association joins CLIMBING. FAST. Initiative

October 26, 2024 |

In Nevada, CLIMBING. FAST. campaign partners welcomed the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) as a formal member of the campaign focused on advancing the business aviation industry’s commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The partnership was announced at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, Nevada. CBAA is […]

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Viva Aerobus starts using SAF on its flights from Los Angeles International Airport

Viva Aerobus starts using SAF on its flights from Los Angeles International Airport

October 26, 2024 |

In Mexico, Transponder 1200 reported that Viva Aerobus , Mexico’s low-cost airline, has started starting to use SAF produced by Neste, on its flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).  This agreement, signed in 2023, includes the purchase of one million liters of this sustainable fuel, which will be mixed with conventional fuel to be […]

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