In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Hong Kong-based renewable fuels producer EcoCeres said it has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot program in mainland China, demonstrating a closed-loop SAF model across production, blending, flight use and environmental credit certification. The company is partnering on the initiative, called Project Spark, with The Second Research Institute […]
In the UK, Reuters reported that European airlines are preparing to challenge EU rules requiring the use of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel from 2030 and plan to a delay or repeal of the mandate due to concerns over high costs and scarce supply. The move would target EU rules requiring airlines to use a certain […]
In Switzerland, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the review of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to enhance European air connectivity and economic resilience by improving the competitiveness of Europe’s air transport industry. IATA calls for the review to ensure full implementation of CORSIA for all international flights, including […]
In the UK, Carbon Herald reported that UK aviation industry body Sustainable Aviation has announced plans to invest over $2.5 million in Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) credits to support the early development of this emerging market. Operating as a coalition of industry stakeholders, Sustainable Aviation brings together UK airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers, fuel producers, and […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Mandarin Airlines has flown its newly delivered ATR 72-600 to Taipei using a 30% blend of SAF. The flight, which formed the first leg of the aircraft’s journey from Toulouse to Taipei, will see the aircraft join the airline’s fleet of 12 ATR planes operating within Taiwan, according to […]
In Singapore, BOC Aviation announced its first purchase of SAF certificates (“SAFc”) from the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group. The company also claimed to be the first aircraft lessor to purchase SAFc from the SIA Group. “As part of our continued commitment to sustainability, we are pleased to support the scale-up of SAF in Singapore, and […]
In Argentina, Ambito reported that China’s health authority detected irregularities in 80% of Uruguay’s soybean exports during 2025, The Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) pledged to strengthen controls to ensure compliance with phytosanitary requirements, at a time when there is concern about the drop in production of this crop due to the drought […]
In Brazil, Compre Rural reported that Brazil harvested 59.2% of the planted area of soybeans in the 2025/26 crop year, the 14th, according to the National Supply Company (Conab) in its weekly crop progress survey. The harvesting of the oilseed advanced 8.6 percentage points in one week, but remains below the 69.8% recorded in the […]
In Vietnam, Vietnam Plus reported that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is casting a shadow over Malaysia’s plantation sector, driving up costs and potential demand disruption. RHB Research analyst Hoe Lee Leng said the geopolitical tensions have created a “multi-faceted impact” on the industry. The analyst said shipping route closures near the conflict […]
In Malaysia, The Star reported that Malaysia’s palm oil production in February declined for the fourth consecutive month, down by 18.5% or 293,000 tons from January 2026. The decline to 1.28 million tons in February was mainly due to fewer harvesting days due to the shorter month and the Lunar New Year public holiday, according […]
