In Colorado, Gevo announced a new fuel sales agreement with Qatar Airways. The U.S. firm said that the agreement sets forth the terms for the purchase of 5 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel for five years from Gevo’s future commercial operations. Gevo’s delivery of SAF under this agreement is expected to begin […]
In Chile, ADprensa reported that Chile’s Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Juan Carlos Muñoz, presented a public-private round table for the development of SAF in the country, with the aim of contributing to the decarbonization of the airline industry. The round table, which has the support of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), will meet for […]
In Washington D.C., the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released the first update to the NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses, a self-certification process for any aviation business interested in pursuing flexible, cost-effective options to lower its carbon footprint. The most significant changes to the standard include the introduction of a second checklist option for […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways said it has partnered with World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, to operate the first NetZero flight powered entirely by SAF Book & Claim, delivering delegates to COP27 with zero net emissions. The airline will operate its Washington Dulles to Abu Dhabi service, routed via COP27 venue Sharm-El-Sheik […]
In Florida, AINonline reported that Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer expects to carry out 100% SAF tests using business jets next year. According to Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano, SAF tests will be performed using a Phenom light jet and a Praetor midsize jet in the first quarter of 2023. The executive also […]
In Florida, AINonline reported that California-based online fuel marketplace provider FuelerLinx has introduced a SAF search and purchasing option to its software. “The addition of SAF is a key moment in the evolution of our software, and it underlines FuelerLinx’s commitment to helping our clients on their path to the industry’s net-zero goal,” said company […]
In Florida, Bombardier and Signature Aviation announced they have reached a multi-year agreement for the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel quantities, utilizing the Book and Claim system, covering all of Bombardier’s flight operations starting in January 2023. The firms noted that the agreement is the first of this scope for a business aviation original equipment […]
In Germany, German tourism group TUI said it has signed a collaboration agreement with Spanish energy company Cepsa to promote the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuel. Under the deal, SAF will be produced from circular raw materials such as used cooking oils, non-food animal waste or biodegradable waste from various industries, and will […]
In Argentina, Ecos365 reported that the local corn bioethanol chamber stressed the need for Argentina to encourage the production of sustainable aviation fuels. In this regard, the chamber pointed out that UN agreement on carbon neutrality for aviation in 2050 represents a huge opportunity for the development of biofuels in the country. The chamber also […]
In Boston, 4AIR announced that it will provide SAF inventory accounting and documentation services for Southwest Airlines. Under the terms of the agreement, 4AIR will support Southwest with allocating and documenting certain Scope 3 emission reduction rights arising from Southwest’s use of SAF for corporate clients participating in its SAF Beta Program. These clients purchase […]
