SAF transition must not compromise air travel affordability, says CAAM
In Malaysia, The Malaysian Reserve reported that Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) Deputy CEO Mohd Radzi Mohamed Alias said developing a commercially viable domestic SAF industry would require careful assessment of feedstock availability, supply reliability, processing costs and the prices airlines could reasonably afford.
“The viability of this industry will depend on comprehensive assessment of the entire value chain – including feedstock sustainability, supply reliability, processing costs, and the price that airlines can reasonably bear,” he said.
He added that Malaysia has the potential to develop domestic SAF production by leveraging its established energy sector, manufacturing capabilities and logistics networks.
Potential feedstocks include used cooking oil, algae cultivation residues and other sustainable biomass materials, although their commercial viability would depend on the availability of reliable supplies and competitive production costs, according to the report.
Mohd Radzi said the transition should also create opportunities for Malaysian companies to participate in emerging aviation technologies and supply chains, while supporting investment and skilled employment.
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