In the UK, the country’s Aviation Minister announced the 17 UK companies that will share $85 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production. Aviation Minister, Mike Kane, said: “This $85 million is lift off for Britain’s green aviation revolution. We’re not just backing brilliant British innovation, we’re creating thousands of high-skilled jobs and positioning the […]
In New Zealand, Boeing reported that domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel to meet 30% of New Zealand’s jet fuel needs by 2050 could generate $777.2 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) and create 5,700 jobs, while also strengthening fuel security, according to a Cyan Ventures study supported by Boeing. “The opportunity to secure New […]
In New York, Travel and Tour World reported that Singapore has launched the Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Center (APSAC). Founded by the CAAS, APSAC will be a platform for policy research, information exchange, cooperation and capacity building, in a bid to contribute to the development of sustainable aviation in the region. The new trade group’s […]
In California, QYResearch reported that the global electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) market is projected to grow from US$ 236 million in 2024 to US$ 946 million by 2031. The report noted that the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22% (2025-2031), driven by critical product segments and diverse end‐use applications. “Electric sustainable […]
In Singapore, Reuters reported that the International Air Transport Association stepped up criticism of the European Union’s sustainable aviation fuel mandate as a costly initiative that is not helping the environment as regional supplies there remain low. “The idea that you’re buying sustainable fuel and then transporting it to use in Europe isn’t the right […]
In Bulgaria, SeeNews reported that Croatian oil and gas company INA said that it has competed a pilot project at its Rijeka refinery to produce sustainable aviation fuel for the first time. “As part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and align with European renewable energy regulations, INA has successfully completed a pilot […]
In Finland, Neste and DHL Express have strengthened their collaboration with the supply of 7,400 tons of SAF to DHL Express at Singapore Changi Airport starting July 2025. As part of the global partnership, Neste will supply DHL Express with CORSIA-eligible SAF produced locally at its refinery in Singapore, for a period of one year […]
In the UK, International Airport Review reported that the European aviation sector, represented by the DESTINATION 2050 partners, along with fuel suppliers (Fuels Europe, Hydrogen Europe, Project SkyPower) and cargo and express delivery operators (European Cargo Alliance, European Express Association), have jointly issued an urgent call for stronger policy support to unlock the full decarbonization […]
In Bangladesh, The Daily Star reported that the government of Bangladesh has refrained from hiking fees on the export of raw jute and jute products and instead reinstated previous rates. Exporters will continue to pay $0.016 per bale (around 180 kilograms) of raw jute, according to the official resolution. Welcoming the move, Farhad Ahmed Akanda, […]
In New York, the Times of Central Asia reported that Italian agricultural organization Unione Coltivatori Italiani (UCI) is exploring a project to cultivate and process industrial hemp in Kazakhstan for applications in the textile, construction, and pharmaceutical industries. During a recent meeting in Astana, the Italian delegation shared its experience in sustainable agriculture and closed-loop […]
