In Austria, Diamond Aircraft Austria together with its sister company Austro Engine has launched a dedicated sustainable aviation fuel development program for their Austro Engine powered aircraft. “Next to the all-electric eDA40, SAF will become a near term available solution for sustainable aviation,” said Robert Kremnitzer, Head of Design Organization, Diamond Aircraft Austria. “In the […]
In Jordan, MENAFN reported that Mubadala Capital, a state-owned investment firm in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has signed a deal to invest $2.5 billion in Brazil over the next 10 years to build a sustainable aviation fuel and kerosene plant. The plant will be located in the northeastern state of Bahia and will be […]
In the UK, the Royal Air Force said it has successfully completed a Voyager air-to-air refueling flight, powered by an approximately 43% blend of SAF. Flying from RAF Brize Norton, over the North Sea and via Farnborough on its return home, the Voyager aircraft also undertook air-to-air refueling with Typhoons, as part of planned training, […]
In France, Axens said it has acquired stakes in the BioTJet project, which has the aim of building and operating the largest European SAF production unit using the Fischer-Tropsch process, relying on the BioTfueL technology. This unit will be built in France and will be started up by 2027, Axens said. Axens noted that the […]
In France, the ADP Group said it demonstrated a large part of what can be done around an aircraft at Le Bourget airport in terms of low-carbon aviation, including SAF refueling and ground operations using electric vehicles. The ADP Group said it began an eight-week test campaign around decarbonized aviation at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on […]
In France, Axens has acquired a stake in the BioTJet project, which will build and operate the largest European SAF production unit using the Fischer-Tropsch process, relying on the BioTfueL technology. This unit will be built in France and will be started up by 2027. BioTfueL is an advanced biofuel production technology using the thermochemical route, […]
In India, local newspaper The Economic Times reported that Indian Oil Corporation is planning to set up a joint venture with US-based clean energy technology company LanzaJet and multiple domestic airlines to produce sustainable aviation fuel. The proposed venture will set up a SAF plant at the state-run company’s Panipat refinery in Haryana, according to […]
In India, local market research firm Exactitude Consultancy stated that the global sustainable aviation fuel market is projected to reach $ 9.78 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 60.8% from 2023 to 2029. According to the report, the market was valued at $ 84.70 million in 2022. “North America is expected to expand […]
In the UK, Air Cargo News reported that freight forwarder Dachser will offer a SAF booking option to customers as part of its emission reduction efforts. The German company said that shipments transported using SAF generate 30% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than those transported with traditional fuels. Dachser said that customers will be able to […]
In Ireland, European low-cost airline Ryanair announced that it has expanded its partnership with Neste, to power its full schedule of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights with a 40% SAF blend from April 1. The airline has the goal of operating 12.5% of flights with SAF. Ryanair’s Director of Sustainability, Thomas Fowler said: “Ryanair is delighted […]
