In Switzerland, local newspaper SonntagsZeitung reported that local airline SWISS’s CEO Dieter Vranckx said that the carrier’s goal was to reach a target of 11% sustainably-sourced fuel by 2030. The executive said that this goal was part of the company’s initiative of cutting CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030, and becoming climate-neutral by 2050. He […]
In the UK, BTN Europe reported that the UK’s new transport secretary has been urged by the local airlines to offer incentives for the production of sustainable aviation fuels as well as creating a “price stability mechanism” for this type of jet fuel. According to the report, Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, which groups […]
In Turkey, Turkish Airlines said it has signed the Global SAF Declaration, a collaboration between aviation, aerospace and fuel partners to decarbonize sustainable aviation fuel. The aim of the declaration is to completely decarbonize sustainable aviation fuels. Turkish Airlines said it plans to increase SAF usage to the highest levels in line with the technical, […]
In Washington D.C, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued more than $16 million in grants to 14 universities across the country for research to reduce aviation emissions and noise. The university teams are members of the Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT), part of the FAA’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Alternative […]
In Texas, Atlantic Aviation and 4AIR said they will be advancing their commitment to sustainability at this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) by offering a Book & Claim program for customers arriving at Atlantic’s FBOs at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). All Jet-A offered for purchase during NBAA-BACE […]
In Canada, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it is strongly encouraged by the adoption of a Long Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 at the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). IATA highlighted that this decision adopted by ICAO member countries aligns with both […]
In Colorado, Gevo said the firm has been tentatively awarded up to $30 million by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to advance its Climate-Smart Farm-to-Flight initiative. This award and program are expected to be finalized in the coming months. “Gevo will be working with its strong team of partners in the Lake Preston, South Dakota […]
In Canada, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) member states adopted a collective long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG) of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The achievement of the LTAG will rely on the combined effect of multiple CO2 emissions reduction measures, including the accelerated adoption of new and innovative aircraft technologies, streamlined flight operations, and […]
In the UK, Reuters reported that the head of Rolls-Royce said that the aviation sector needed to accelerate the use of biofuels before new technologies like hydrogen and electric-powered aircraft become viable to limit emissions. “Ultimately, one day I’m pretty confident that you’ll be able to fly from here to San Francisco on an aircraft […]
In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said that it has developed, together with the industry, academia, and relevant government organizations under the national standardization program overseen by Enterprise Singapore, a provisional national quality standard for marine biofuel to support the development of biofuel bunkering. MPA said it has also developed a […]
