In Japan, Itochu Corporation said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Raven for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel to Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA). In August 2021, Itochu had invested in Raven S and the two companies have maintained a strong partnership, with plans for commercial production and sales of […]
In Georgia, Delta Air Lines has launched an innovation lab to accelerate research, design and testing for a more sustainable future of air travel. The airline said that the Delta Sustainable Skies Lab will focus on clean fuel, efficient flying operations, revolutionary fleet concepts and sustainable travel & business practices. “With aviation being a hard-to-decarbonize […]
In Colorado, SAF producer Gevo announced that that Carol J. Battershell has been appointed to its Board of Directors. The company said that Battershell is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Battersea Energy LLC, an energy consulting company and she previously served as Principal Deputy Director in the Office of Policy at the U.S. Department […]
In Italy, Airport Technology announced that Italy’s airport management company SEA Group, DHL Express Italy and Eni have reached an agreement to trial the Eni Biojet a sustainable aviation fuel on DHL Express flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport. With this test, DHL Express becomes the first express air courier in the country to use […]
In Nevada, Comstock announced the demonstration of breakthrough cellulosic fuels pathways to produce renewable diesel, marine, sustainable aviation fuel and gasoline from woody biomass at improved yield, efficiency, and cost in comparison to all known methods. “There is an abundance of wasted and unused forestry and sawmill residues available now to start impacting this dramatic […]
In France, VINCI Airports, operator of Toulon Hyères airport, and WFS, holder of the airport’s fuelling contract, said they are launching a sustainable aviation fuel service available to commercial and business aviation companies operating at the airport. The fuels will be distributed in a 30% blend with conventional kerosene. To distribute these fuels, VINCI Airports […]
In Norway, Kosan Gas reported that a new project to produce sustainable aviation fuel has been launched in Aalborg, Denmark. The project has participation from Aalborg Airport, Kosan Gas, Vertimass and European Energy and the expectation is that a pilot plant will be established with production commencing in 2024. The SAF will be produced from […]
In the UK, Reuters reported that US renewable fuel producer Darling Ingredients expects 20% growth for the company in 2023. Darling is maintaining guidance for company growth in 2022, the company’s CEO Randall Stuewe said during a Goldman Sachs energy conference. The company has recently started up its Diamond Green Diesel III plant in Port […]
In Italy, Corporate Jet Investor reported that Milano Linate Prime Airport, part of the SEA Prime group, has become the first Italian business aviation airport to offer sustainable aviation fuel. The SAF, ENI Biojet, is a 20% blend with fossil jet fuel and is produced from waste oils and fats. The blend is available to […]
In Saudi Arabia, Times Aerospaces reported that AviLease, an aircraft lessor, and the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) have signed an MoU to launch the production and distribution of sustainable aviation fuel in Saudi Arabia. AviLease, will support the partnership by committing to an offtake agreement and will market SAF contracts to its global airline […]
