In Hungary, AeroTimes reported that Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is betting on SAF to fulfill with the company’s sustainability goals. “We’ve got a very clear SAF strategy, and we have taken a portfolio approach. First we have offtake agreements with a number of major SAF suppliers, energy companies, such as Neste, Cepsa and OMV […]
In the Philippines, The Manila Times reported that CEBU Pacific (CEB) is intensifying its effort toward sustainable mobility by adding the eighth Airbus A320neo to its fleet, sourced from Airbus’ final assembly line in Tianjin, China. According to the report, the A320neo aircraft will operate using sustainable aviation fuel blended at 41%, on its flight […]
In Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific said it continues to make progress towards achieving its goal of using SAF for 10% of its total fuel use by 2030 by uplifting SAF onto its commercial flights for the very first time outside its Hong Kong hub. Blended and supplied by ExxonMobil Asia Pacific, this batch of SAF […]
In New Zealand, Channel Infrastructure (CHI) and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) have announced that they will progress further investigation into the development of a green hydrogen manufacturing facility at Marsden Point to produce synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) that could supply 60 million liters of eSAF per year. The eSAF project, if feasible, would be […]
In Germany, Uniper and Sasol ecoFT said they will enter the next phase of the SkyFuelH2 project, a plant for production of sustainable aviation fuel in Sweden. The two companies said they have jointly applied for funding from the Swedish Energy Agency for the next phase of development and to the EU Innovation Fund for […]
In Australia, The Sidney Morning Herald reported that Virgin Australia and The Boeing Group have joined forces to advocate for the development of a local sustainable aviation fuel industry in Australia. Virgin and Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding which they say will result in both companies leveraging their positions in Australia to influence government […]
In Finland, Neste and Fly Victor, the on-demand private jet company, announced a partnership which will allow Victor members to purchase Neste MY SAF for every private jet booking globally. Neste said that Victor’s private and corporate members can reduce the carbon emissions of their air travel, meet the climate targets they have set, and […]
In France, Airbus reported that the organization of the Tour of France decided to adopt SAF for helicopter operations. “We use seven to nine helicopters for this big race,” said Jean-Marc Genechesi, director of Hélicoptères de France, one of the brands of French group HGB. “Our helicopters are in fact used by two clients: ASO, […]
In Turkey, Turkish Airlines said it has been awarded the title of “Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline” by World Finance. This is the second consecutive year that the airline has received this award, the company said. Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Ahmet Bolat, stated: “Turkish Airlines has set a strategic goal […]
In Korea, The Korea Herald reported that South Korean oil refiner GS Caltex said it has signed a partnership with national flag carrier Korean Air to promote the demonstration of SAF to reduce carbon emissions. Through the partnership, GS Caltex will supply SAF to Korean Air on international flights departing from Incheon airport in Seoul. […]
