In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called on governments around the world to “get serious” on incentivizing SAF production and set ambitious targets to produce adequate quantities. Without meaningful quantities of SAF, the global tourism body said the aviation sector cannot decarbonize on a scale that will […]
In Dubai, Gulf News reported that Dubai-based independent aircraft leasing and financing platform Novus Aviation Capital announced the launch of ‘SAF One’ Energy Management Limited, a new platform to develop sustainable aviation fuel. The platform, launched in partnership with Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) investment company Sencirc Holdings, aims to provide SAF solutions to the […]
In the UK, Rolls-Royce said it has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator at its facility in Derby, UK. The company noted that the first tests were conducted using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Tufan Erginbilgic, CEO of Rolls-Royce, said: “The UltraFan demonstrator is a game changer – the technologies we […]
In Malaysia, Free Malaysia Today reported that the premier of Sarawak state, Abang Johari Openg, announced that the state will test its algae-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on an aircraft flying to Langkawi. Abang Johari said the flight will use a small amount of the SAF, which was produced through a collaborative effort between the […]
In Colorado, Gevo celebrated India’s first commercial passenger flight using an indigenously produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend. AirAsia India flight i5-767, powered by a blend of indigenous SAF supplied by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) in partnership with Praj Industries, had successfully completed the journey between Pune and New Delhi. The SAF sourced for […]
In Washington, The Seattle Times reported that Dutch company SkyNRG has chosen Washington state to locate a new biogas facility that will produce sustainable aviation fuel. The firm’s CEO Philippe Lacamp said he expects the plant to be operational by 2028 or 2029. Its construction will provide about 600 jobs, according to the report. Lacamp […]
In India, Reuters reported that India plans to mandate the use of 1% of SAF for domestic airlines by 2025, with the main aim of reducing emissions from the sector. India’s Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that about 140 million liters of biofuels are needed in order to meet this mandate. The mandate for […]
In Arkansas, Lee Enterprises Consulting has joined with the Lindbergh Foundation and The XPRIZE Foundation in the Forever Flight Alliance to make aviation permanently sustainable utilizing an all-industry approach to decarbonize aviation using incentive prizes. The SAF prize challenge activities will coincide with the Lindbergh Foundation’s 100th anniversary activities of Charles Lindbergh’s historic 1927 Transatlantic […]
In Kenya, Kenya Airways said it will participate in the second edition of the Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC), an initiative of SkyTeam. As part of the initiative, Kenya Airways will pilot the use of SAF on the flight. The carrier said that the pilot flight will generate valuable data and insights that can inform policy […]
In Montana, KRTV reported that Montana Renewables completed its first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel to Shell Trading Company. Montana Renewables is a subsidiary of Calumet. “We’re proud to collaborate with Shell to improve aviation sustainability,” said Bruce Fleming, the CEO of Montana Renewables. “Strong support from the State of Montana, Cascade County, and the […]
