In Mexico, ZFR reported that the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh, has stated that sustainable aviation fuel is likely to continue to be more expensive than traditional kerosene, even as large-scale production increases. However, Walsh emphasized the industry’s willingness to take on the higher price, stating: “The industry recognizes the […]
In Brazil, Nova Cana reported that local company Zilor announced that it has received certification for its ethanol to be used in low-carbon biofuels for aviation. The report noted that only four plants in the world are recognized for producing clean ethanol from sugar cane. Among them, two are from Zilor: the Macatuba and Lençóis […]
In Austria, Diamond Aircraft said that a Diamond DA42-VI training aircraft, powered by the Austro Engine AE300, from European Flight Academy, a brand of Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH (LAT) used SAF for the first time. This flight was the result of intensive preparation between LAT, Diamond Aircraft, and the engine manufacturer Austro Engine. Bremen Airport […]
In Mexico, Mexico Now reported that according to Javier Villazón Salem, general director of Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), Mexico has the potential to start producing sustainable aviation fuel. Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA) is a state company that owns 19 airports in Mexico. However, the executive said that a public policy is needed to […]
In The Philippines, Cebu Pacific aims to use sustainable aviation fuel across its commercial network by 2030 as part of its commitment to help the aviation sector achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. “We have to rely on technologies to decarbonize. We see that SAF will provide the bulk of carbon emissions reduction in […]
In Lithuania, Aerotime Hub reported that Austrian Airlines was found guilty of misleading travelers in an advertising campaign that suggested its flights used 100% SAF. The report noted that a court ruled that the carrier should post a corrective statement on its website and social media channels. According to the Austrian Consumer Information Association (VKI), […]
In Finland, Neste said it has expanded its capability to supply renewable fuels to customers on the West Coast of the United States in cooperation with Vopak, an energy industry infrastructure provider. Neste commissioned terminal capacity at Vopak’s Los Angeles terminal in California for storing Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Neste MY Renewable Diesel. […]
In Belgium, Travel Tomorrow reported that Lufthansa Group CEO, Carsten Spohr has stated that the energy required to produce enough sustainable aviation fuel to power the entire Lufthansa fleet would require half of Germany’s electricity supply. The executive pointed out that there is still insufficient supply of renewable energy to power SAF production, while, at […]
In Illinois, ADM said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiss company Syngenta Group to collaborate in scaling research and commercialization of low carbon-intensity next-generation oilseeds and improved varieties to help meet the growing demand for biofuels and other sustainably-sourced products. The MoU stipulates a collaboration in which ADM and Syngenta would […]
In Belgium, the European Biogas Association (EBA) said that, together with the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition), met last week with Pankaj Bhatia, Global Director of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol at World Resources Institute, during the New York Climate Week. They discussed the growing production and use of biomethane in Europe and North […]
