In the UK, Proactive Investors reported that Rolls-Royce Holdings has said it won’t modify its net zero plans, following a report which claimed sustainable aviation fuels are not a viable solution to decarbonize air travel. “SAF remains a key part of our sustainability strategy,” a company spokesperson reportedly said. “The scalability and availability of SAF […]
For today’s storyline, I do suggest you play the Youngbloods 1960s hit Get Together on your device of choice. Whenever I read of a potential game-changing JV in the bioeconomy, I think how hard JVs are, and my mind drifts hopefully to the Youngbloods singing the chorus, “Come on, people now/Smile on your brother/Everybody get […]
In Finland, Neste said that Bell Textron has completed its first flight fueled solely by 100% sustainable aviation fuel with its Bell 505 becoming the first-ever single engine helicopter to fly using 100% SAF. Neste noted that this milestone flight was achieved through a cooperation between Bell, Safran Helicopter Engines, GKN Aerospace, Neste and Virent. […]
In Canada, Precedence Research reported that the global sustainable aviation fuel market is forecasted to reach $14.84 billion by 2032, up from $433.2 million last year. According to the report, the market will expand at a CAGR of 42.39% from 2023 to 2032. “North America was the leading market for global sustainable aviation fuel in […]
In the UK, the BBC reported that Heathrow Airport has called for the government to help make sustainable aviation fuel more commercially viable in the country. “It’s about economic opportunity, creating jobs here in the UK and securing the country’s future energy supplies,” said Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye. The executive added that although Heathrow has […]
In India, Outlook India reported that Airbus India and South Asia VP Frederic Combes said Airbus is willing to set up an ecosystem giving a push to sustainable aviation fuel in order to decarbonize the aviation sector. The European aerospace company sees India as the best country for SAF development in South Asia, according to […]
In Denmark, Topsoe said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global chemicals and energy company Sasol with the intent to establish a 50/50 joint venture in 2023 to develop sustainable aviation fuel solutions. Topsoe noted that The JV will develop, build, own, and operate ventures producing SAF based on Sasol’s Fischer Tropsch […]
In Denmark, logistics and transport firm DSV announced it is purchasing sustainable aviation fuel for all its 2023 business air travel. “DSV is proud to replace all fossil jet fuel with SAF for all of our 2023 business flights. As one of the world’s largest freight forwarders, we recognize our responsibility to work towards reducing […]
In Germany, DHL Express announced the launch of GoGreen Plus, a new service that will allow customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of SAF. The new service will be initially launched in the UK, shortly followed by Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the United Arab […]
In France, Technip Energies said it has been awarded a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract by Arcadia eFuels for a commercial eFuels facility for sustainable aviation fuels production in Vordingborg, Denmark. The firm noted that pre-FEED and early works recently concluded, while the involved parties aim to support plant startup in 2026. Arcadia eFuels […]
