Tag: SAF

Coalition thanks Senate for proposal to restore 45Z for SAF and advanced biofuels

June 30, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Virginia, NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, American Trucking Associations (ATA), Association of American Railroads (AAR), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), National Energy & Fuels Institute, Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR), and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, commended the Senate Finance Committee for its tax reform package that would establish equal tax […]

Lufthansa introduces Environmental Cost Surcharge to cover SAF costs

June 26, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Germany, Lufthansa Group is introducing an Environmental Cost Surcharge. The surcharge is intended to cover part of the steadily rising additional costs due to regulatory environmental requirements. These include the statutory blending quota of initially two percent for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for departures from European Union (EU) countries from January 1, 2025, adjustments […]

4AIR’s Assure SAF Registry passes 10M gallons

June 25, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Ohio, 4AIR announced a significant milestone: its Assure SAF Registry, a private blockchain-backed ledger and inventory management tool, has well surpassed 10 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registered on the platform. This achievement highlights the industry’s rapid growing adoption of SAF and 4AIR’s role in ensuring the integrity and traceability of its […]

Japanese company seeks to produce SAF from coconut oil in the Philippines

June 23, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In the Philippines, Japanese conglomerate Swung Inc. held a follow-up meeting with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), pushing forward discussions on their patented organic fertilizer technology and potential ventures into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production from coconut-derived products. The high-level meeting, held at the PCA Central Office, underscores the growing international interest in the Philippines’ […]

Red Arrows fly on SAF in world-first flypast for King Charles’ birthday

June 16, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In the UK, a spectacular world-first flypast using a combination of more environmentally-friendly fuels has been performed by the Red Arrows over London for His Majesty The King. Jets from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team were powered with a high-ratio blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to provide the exciting finale at today’s big […]

Pittsburgh International Airport teams with Avina SAF on co-located ATJ production

June 11, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In New Jersey, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Avina Synthetic Aviation Fuel (Avina) are partnering to develop the first on-airport sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility utilizing one of the very first alcohol-to-jet pathways in the U.S. Avina will build a state-of-the-art facility to provide ASTM certified fuel on airport property just south of PIT’s […]

SkyNRG launches fifth Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook report

June 10, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In the Netherlands, SkyNRG recently released its fifth Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Market Outlook, developed in close collaboration with ICF. This year’s edition highlights both the progress made and the important steps still needed to ensure a resilient, scalable SAF industry capable of meeting long-term decarbonization goals. The SAF market is experiencing a period of […]

IATA signs SAF MOU with Praj and Indian sugar industry

June 4, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In India, India is taking decisive steps toward decarbonizing its aviation sector, with a SAF blending mandate targeting 1% by 2027 and 2% by 2028. In line with this national goal, Praj Industries, International Air Transport Association (IATA), and Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to […]

FedEx receives its SAF order from Neste at LAX

June 3, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In California, Federal Express Corporation recently announced an agreement with Neste, securing more than three million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for delivery at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the world’s largest express cargo airline. Through this agreement, FedEx has purchased blended fuel from Neste, to include a minimum of 30% neat […]

Exolum completes SAF-ready aircraft refueling ops at Lima airport

June 2, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Peru, Exolum has commenced fuel storage and aircraft refuelling operations at the newly expanded Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, having successfully completed the construction of a state-of-the-art fuel storage facility. This infrastructure represents a significant milestone in the advancement of air transport across Latin America, setting a new benchmark as the most technologically […]

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