In Mexico, ZFR reported that the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh, has stated that sustainable aviation fuel is likely to continue to be more expensive than traditional kerosene, even as large-scale production increases. However, Walsh emphasized the industry’s willingness to take on the higher price, stating: “The industry recognizes the […]
In Brazil, Nova Cana reported that local company Zilor announced that it has received certification for its ethanol to be used in low-carbon biofuels for aviation. The report noted that only four plants in the world are recognized for producing clean ethanol from sugar cane. Among them, two are from Zilor: the Macatuba and Lençóis […]
In Austria, Diamond Aircraft said that a Diamond DA42-VI training aircraft, powered by the Austro Engine AE300, from European Flight Academy, a brand of Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH (LAT) used SAF for the first time. This flight was the result of intensive preparation between LAT, Diamond Aircraft, and the engine manufacturer Austro Engine. Bremen Airport […]
In Mexico, Mexico Now reported that according to Javier Villazón Salem, general director of Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), Mexico has the potential to start producing sustainable aviation fuel. Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA) is a state company that owns 19 airports in Mexico. However, the executive said that a public policy is needed to […]
In The Philippines, Cebu Pacific aims to use sustainable aviation fuel across its commercial network by 2030 as part of its commitment to help the aviation sector achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. “We have to rely on technologies to decarbonize. We see that SAF will provide the bulk of carbon emissions reduction in […]
In Lithuania, Aerotime Hub reported that Austrian Airlines was found guilty of misleading travelers in an advertising campaign that suggested its flights used 100% SAF. The report noted that a court ruled that the carrier should post a corrective statement on its website and social media channels. According to the Austrian Consumer Information Association (VKI), […]
In Belgium, Travel Tomorrow reported that Lufthansa Group CEO, Carsten Spohr has stated that the energy required to produce enough sustainable aviation fuel to power the entire Lufthansa fleet would require half of Germany’s electricity supply. The executive pointed out that there is still insufficient supply of renewable energy to power SAF production, while, at […]
In China, China Daily reported that Airbus said China has a huge capability of producing sustainable aviation fuels and added it will continue to strengthen cooperation with Chinese suppliers to promote the use of SAF. Airbus also said nearly all the airlines in China have expressed an interest in using SAF and the plane maker […]
In Germany, Reuters reported that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz set out Germany’s ambitions to become a strategic production center for sustainable jet fuel. Earlier this month, the European Parliament set binding targets for airlines in Europe to increase their use of sustainable aviation fuels. Scholz told delegates at the National Aviation Conference in Hamburg that […]
In India, The Times of India reported that Air France-KLM Group announced that Tata Communications has joined its corporate SAF program to promote and develop the use of SAF. Tata Communications is the first global corporate from India to join this program which actively supports the transition to SAF and will therefore contribute to the […]
