The aviation sector, as a consumer-facing industry, has long been a high-profile contributor to global carbon emissions. It accounts for around 1 billion tonnes of CO2 per annum or over 2 percent of the world’s entire CO2 emissions. And with the demand for aviation fuel expected to more than double by 2050 compared to pre-COVID […]
In India, The Economic Times reported that Indian Oil Corp will set up an 80,000 tons sustainable aviation fuel plant with LanzaJet in Haryana. According to the report, the company is looking at an investment of about $280.1 million. The report also highlighted that Indian Oil is also running a pilot project for green fuel […]
In Germany, DHL Global Forwarding and IAG Cargo have announced a strategic partnership in the SAF field. Under the terms of the deal, DHL has signed a contract to purchase 11.5 million liters of SAF emissions reductions in 2023. DHL said it uses only sustainably produced SAF made from waste sources, such as food waste […]
In New Jersey, AIN Online reported that China has made its first sustainable aviation fuel-powered helicopter flight. According to the report, the 40% SAF blend from China National Aviation Fuel (CNAF) was used in an Airbus Helicopters H125 belonging to State Grid Space Technology Co. (SGST). The flight was made a few weeks after Airbus […]
In Istanbul, Aviation Week reported that Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is about to announce plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel on-site. The airport is in the process of finalizing a request for information for SAF production that should be issued by July, according to the report. However, Christina Cassotis, CEO of Allegheny County Airport Authority, […]
In Spain, Amadeus said it has acquired a minority stake in CAPHENIA, a future producer of synthesis gas, the feedstock of sustainable aviation fuel. The German-based company has developed an innovative approach to produce SAF in a more affordable and scalable way, according to Amadeus. The investment will offer Amadeus enhanced visibility into the challenges […]
In Finland, Neste said that Cargolux became the first airline to uplift sustainable aviation fuel at Luxembourg Airport with the use of the fuel on a celebratory cargo flight. Neste MY SAF was supplied to the airport’s fuel storage using NATO’s Central European Pipeline System (CEPS) in cooperation with World Fuel Services and supported by […]
In the UK, Global Flight reported that according to IATA regional vice-president for the Americas, Peter Cerda, Latin American governments must do more to build sustainable aviation fuel capabilities in their countries or risk the region being “left behind” in tackling the airline industry’s sustainability challenge. Speaking as the IATA AGM opened in Istanbul on […]
In New Jersey, AIN Online reported that the UK has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that will mandate jet fuel suppliers to blend SAF into aircraft fuel starting in 2025. According to the report, the UK Government would set a 10% SAF blend requirement by 2030. The proposal seeks comments on SAF targets set […]
In the UK, OXCCU has completed a US $22.7 million Series A financing to commercialize cost-effective sustainable aviation fuel. The round was led by Clean Energy Ventures with participation from investors Aramco Ventures; Eni Next, the corporate venture arm of Italian energy company Eni; United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund SM; and Braavos Capital alongside […]
