In the UK, SAF Investor reported that the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and AfriSAF have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a comprehensive framework for collaboration to accelerate the deployment and production of sustainable aviation fuel across Africa. The agreement was formally signed by Abderahmane Berthé, secretary-general of AFRAA, and Kwame Bekoe, CEO, […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and eight Thai airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel. The eight airlines that signed the MOU are Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, K-Mile Air, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia X, Thai Lion Air […]
In Australia, the Australian reported that developing a sustainable aviation fuel industry in Australia would be in the “national interest” and could create more than 13,000 jobs, according to Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson. Hudson said that that Qantas believed Australia was well placed to develop its own local sustainable aviation fuel resource. But ongoing government […]
In Ethiopia, The Reporter Ethiopia reported that Ethiopia has formally begun positioning itself as a producer of sustainable aviation fuel following the conclusion of a national feasibility study which confirmed that the country has both the land and renewable energy capacity for supplying the emerging global aviation fuel market. Experts presenting the feasibility study said […]
In Uzbekistan, UZ Daily reported that the development of sustainable aviation fuel in Central Asia is falling behind global trends and requires urgent action from the region’s governments, according to Rizwan Siddiqui, IATA Country Manager for Central Asia. He emphasized that without government incentives and a regulatory framework, the region risks missing a crucial stage […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics have turned their previously announced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into a formal agreement. The deal confirms the company’s commitment to using SAF in 2025, resulting in an expected reduction of 8,000 tons of CO2. The MoU […]
In Malaysia, New Straits Times reported that Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said Malaysia’s first commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel marked a major leap in the country’s efforts to decarbonize aviation and secure a place in the regional clean-fuel market. To meet our national targets, it is essential that we […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Dubai Hospitality News reported that Lootah Biofuels and SimpliFlying signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in the field of sustainability across the aviation sector, with a focus on developing and promoting the use of SAF. The MoU aims to support joint efforts in several areas, including […]
In Thailand, CNA stated that governments across Asia Pacific are taking proactive steps to help airlines make aviation more sustainable, according to the director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). Speaking to CNA in Bangkok last week, Subhas Menon said the trade body is confident its members are on track to hit […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that BGN INT US has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with XCF Global. The partnership, based in Houston, aims to expand the production, distribution and logistics of SAF and other renewable fuels such as renewable naphtha and diesel. Under the MoU, the two companies plan to work together on […]
