In China, China Daily reported that Airbus said China has a huge capability of producing sustainable aviation fuels and added it will continue to strengthen cooperation with Chinese suppliers to promote the use of SAF. Airbus also said nearly all the airlines in China have expressed an interest in using SAF and the plane maker […]
In Germany, Reuters reported that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz set out Germany’s ambitions to become a strategic production center for sustainable jet fuel. Earlier this month, the European Parliament set binding targets for airlines in Europe to increase their use of sustainable aviation fuels. Scholz told delegates at the National Aviation Conference in Hamburg that […]
In India, The Times of India reported that Air France-KLM Group announced that Tata Communications has joined its corporate SAF program to promote and develop the use of SAF. Tata Communications is the first global corporate from India to join this program which actively supports the transition to SAF and will therefore contribute to the […]
In Germany, Reuters reported that German logistics company DHL is partnering with energy firm HH2E and South African petrochemicals firm Sasol on the expansion of sustainable aviation fuel production in Germany. The report stated that the companies have signed an agreement to set up a joint initiative to build potential production capacities for SAFs based […]
In Washington D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the challenges facing critical elements within sustainable aviation fuel supply chains. Specifically, this RFI seeks input from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to enable the rapid development of effective […]
In Germany, the Lufthansa Group said it has developed a particularly sustainable offer package for passengers traveling to this year’s UN World Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai. The airline said that passengers travelling from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium, can take advantage of a special fare with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS and Brussels Airlines that […]
In Finland, Neste and SQUAKE, a technology provider for powering carbon calculations and providing tangible compensation for all travel and logistics emissions, are announcing a strategic partnership that enables businesses to purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel through flight booking systems using SQUAKE’s technology. Travel companies using SQUAKE’s technology infrastructure can now provide their business […]
In Montreal,Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) said that Gevo has joined ATAG as a Strategic Associate. ATAG is a global association representing commercialaviation’s commitment to working towards the sector-wide commitment to net-zero carbon by 2050. ATAG is working to raise awareness about sustainable aviation practices and foster collaboration amongst its members, including airlines, airports, airframe […]
In Spain, La Vanguardia reported that China National Aviation Fuel Group Corporation (CNAF) and representatives of Airbus and Airbus China have visited the facilities of Cepsa’s La Rábida Energy Park to inquire about the company’s local SAF production. Cepsa has begun to produce this type of fuel in the La Rábida Energy Park since March […]
In Argentina, Telam reported that flag carrier Aerolineas Argentinas completed its first flight using sustainable aviation fuel covering the Madrid-Buenos Aires route. The airline said that the aircraft loaded 2% of SAF with the aim of carrying out initial tests. “It is a flight that has a very special value because it means the effective […]
