In the UK, FlightGlobal reported that the Royal Norwegian Air Force has become the first operator to fly the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter using a significant proportion of sustainable aviation fuel. The report noted that a first test flight of the combat aircraft employing a “greener fuel blend containing 40% biofuel” produced from “waste, residues and by-products” was conducted from Orland air base on 14 January. “Our fighter jets currently account for about one-third of direct CO2 emissions within the defense sector [in Norway],” said defense minister Bjorn Arild Gram. “Using sustainable fuel can reduce emissions and strengthen supply security. The aim is to contribute to achieving climate targets while enhancing preparedness,” he added. “Local production of sustainable aviation fuel could decrease our dependence on lengthy supply chains.”
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