In Colorado, Kunk reported that a group of researchers considered that the use of lignin will be key for SAF production. The research comes out of a partnership among the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Washington State University. The main goal of this research team is to extract the […]
In Mexico, Aviacion21 reported that Chilean airline LATAM Airlines has committed to reducing its emissions to achieve a neutral footprint in 2050 and reduce 50% of its emissions by 2030. Juan José Toha, director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability of LATAM Airlines, said:” “There is room to improve. We require a carbon compensation policy and […]
In Portugal, Azores Airlines said it has completed its first-ever flight using sustainable aviation fuel. Azores Airlines’ first commercial flight fueled with SAF connected Lisbon and Ponta Delgada, with 165 passengers, in an Airbus A320. The fuel used on this route incorporated 39% renewable origin material known as HEFA (Hydro-processed Esters and Fatty Acids), representing […]
In Finland, Neste said it will supply the Air France-KLM Group with more than 1 million tons of SAF over a period of 8 years starting in 2023. The Finnish company noted that this SAF agreement is one of the largest of its kind in the aviation industry. The agreement builds on SAF supply to […]
In Colorado, Gevo announced a new fuel sales agreement with Qatar Airways. The U.S. firm said that the agreement sets forth the terms for the purchase of 5 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel for five years from Gevo’s future commercial operations. Gevo’s delivery of SAF under this agreement is expected to begin […]
In Chile, ADprensa reported that Chile’s Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Juan Carlos Muñoz, presented a public-private round table for the development of SAF in the country, with the aim of contributing to the decarbonization of the airline industry. The round table, which has the support of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), will meet for […]
In Washington D.C., the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released the first update to the NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses, a self-certification process for any aviation business interested in pursuing flexible, cost-effective options to lower its carbon footprint. The most significant changes to the standard include the introduction of a second checklist option for […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways said it has partnered with World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, to operate the first NetZero flight powered entirely by SAF Book & Claim, delivering delegates to COP27 with zero net emissions. The airline will operate its Washington Dulles to Abu Dhabi service, routed via COP27 venue Sharm-El-Sheik […]
In Florida, AINonline reported that Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer expects to carry out 100% SAF tests using business jets next year. According to Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano, SAF tests will be performed using a Phenom light jet and a Praetor midsize jet in the first quarter of 2023. The executive also […]
In Florida, AINonline reported that California-based online fuel marketplace provider FuelerLinx has introduced a SAF search and purchasing option to its software. “The addition of SAF is a key moment in the evolution of our software, and it underlines FuelerLinx’s commitment to helping our clients on their path to the industry’s net-zero goal,” said company […]
