In France, RFI reported that French President Emmanuel Macro said that France will invest several hundred million euros in the coming years to develop low-emission aircraft, engines and sustainable aviation fuels. The report also noted that public and private funds would also be allocated to developing small electric or hydrogen-powered aircraft and renewable fuels, including […]
In Spain, Europa Press reported that more than 100,000 passengers of Spanish low-cost airline Vueling chose to fly with SAF during the first year of the voluntary SAF program. The option to contribute is available during the ticket booking process, and is matched by Vueling to double the amount of SAF supplied, according to the […]
In the UK, Biofuels International reported that Zenith Energy has received the first shipment of SAF from Montana Renewables. “This historic event advances Zenith’s commitment to the city of Portland to remove 100% of all crude oil from their storage facility by October 2027,” the company stated. Zenith noted it expects renewable fuel storage to […]
In Canada, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reported that sustainable aviation fuels have been certified under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) for the first time. Making use of the two ICAO-approved Sustainability Certification Schemes designed for this purpose, the development marks a significant milestone for both SAF production and […]
In Canada, Simple Flying reported that US companies participating in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Workshop have identified Egypt as a promising candidate for establishing a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Minister Counselor of Commercial Affairs at the US Embassy in Cairo, Keith Kirkham, said that US […]
The aviation sector, as a consumer-facing industry, has long been a high-profile contributor to global carbon emissions. It accounts for around 1 billion tonnes of CO2 per annum or over 2 percent of the world’s entire CO2 emissions. And with the demand for aviation fuel expected to more than double by 2050 compared to pre-COVID […]
In India, The Economic Times reported that Indian Oil Corp will set up an 80,000 tons sustainable aviation fuel plant with LanzaJet in Haryana. According to the report, the company is looking at an investment of about $280.1 million. The report also highlighted that Indian Oil is also running a pilot project for green fuel […]
In Germany, DHL Global Forwarding and IAG Cargo have announced a strategic partnership in the SAF field. Under the terms of the deal, DHL has signed a contract to purchase 11.5 million liters of SAF emissions reductions in 2023. DHL said it uses only sustainably produced SAF made from waste sources, such as food waste […]
In New Jersey, AIN Online reported that China has made its first sustainable aviation fuel-powered helicopter flight. According to the report, the 40% SAF blend from China National Aviation Fuel (CNAF) was used in an Airbus Helicopters H125 belonging to State Grid Space Technology Co. (SGST). The flight was made a few weeks after Airbus […]
In Istanbul, Aviation Week reported that Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is about to announce plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel on-site. The airport is in the process of finalizing a request for information for SAF production that should be issued by July, according to the report. However, Christina Cassotis, CEO of Allegheny County Airport Authority, […]
