In France, Global Bioenergies said its process became one of the very few SAF technologies in the world certified by ASTM International. Global Bioenergies’ fuel can now be blended up to 50% with fossil kerosene in existing airplanes. Marc Delcourt, Co-founder and CEO of Global Bioenergies, said: “This positive vote is a tremendous recognition for […]
In the Philippines, Business World reported that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the Philippines could develop a sustainable aviation fuel industry by tapping its biomass resources. Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said he discussed the country’s SAF potential in talks with aerospace companies at the Paris Air Show on June 19, according to […]
In France, Boeing announced the launch of SAF Dashboard, a tool that tracks expected sustainable aviation fuel capacity over the next decade. Based on data collected by BloombergNEF, the Dashboard aggregates total SAF capacity announcements by suppliers on a global scale and can filter anticipated supply by production pathway, location and other metrics. The tool […]
In Malaysia, The New Straits Times reported that Resintech is collaborating with Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) to develop and produce sustainable aviation fuel. Resintech’s wholly-owned subsidiary Resintech Plastics Sdn Bhd (RPSB) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SESB), a subsidiary of SEDC. The MoU outlines the intentions and framework […]
In Japan, NHK reported that transport ministers of the G7 bloc are set to explore cooperation on promoting sustainable aviation fuel that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The officials are expected to address the issue in a joint statement to be adopted at an upcoming meeting in Japan. An outline of the statement says the […]
In France, RFI reported that French President Emmanuel Macro said that France will invest several hundred million euros in the coming years to develop low-emission aircraft, engines and sustainable aviation fuels. The report also noted that public and private funds would also be allocated to developing small electric or hydrogen-powered aircraft and renewable fuels, including […]
In Spain, Europa Press reported that more than 100,000 passengers of Spanish low-cost airline Vueling chose to fly with SAF during the first year of the voluntary SAF program. The option to contribute is available during the ticket booking process, and is matched by Vueling to double the amount of SAF supplied, according to the […]
In the UK, Biofuels International reported that Zenith Energy has received the first shipment of SAF from Montana Renewables. “This historic event advances Zenith’s commitment to the city of Portland to remove 100% of all crude oil from their storage facility by October 2027,” the company stated. Zenith noted it expects renewable fuel storage to […]
In Canada, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reported that sustainable aviation fuels have been certified under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) for the first time. Making use of the two ICAO-approved Sustainability Certification Schemes designed for this purpose, the development marks a significant milestone for both SAF production and […]
In Canada, Simple Flying reported that US companies participating in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Workshop have identified Egypt as a promising candidate for establishing a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Minister Counselor of Commercial Affairs at the US Embassy in Cairo, Keith Kirkham, said that US […]
