In Mexico, Mexico News Daily reported that Airbus and Mexican airline Volaris have established a strategic alliance with the aim of supporting the development and adoption of sustainable aviation fuels in Mexico. “This initiative supports our environmental objectives and our participation in broader international decarbonization efforts,” Volaris said. In a Letter of Intent (Lol) presented […]
In France, Airbus said that all its aircraft are capable of flying on a maximum 50% blend of sustainable aviation fuel and conventional fuel. By 2030, all Airbus aircraft and helicopters will be capable of flying with up to 100% SAF, the aircraft manufacturer said. “SAF is one of the key ways that the aviation […]
In New York, Airport Technology reported that Syzygy Plasmonics has announced the start of front-end engineering and design (FEED) with Kent for NovaSAF, which is claimed to be the “world’s first” electrified biogas-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility. Located in Durazno, Uruguay, the plant will produce more than 350,000 gallons of ASTM D7566-compliant SAF annually, using […]
In Malaysia, Daily Express reported that Gamalux Oils chief executive officer Usman Ahmed said that mandatory purchases of sustainable aviation fuel by local airlines at Malaysian airports are necessary to drive adoption and unlock the country’s potential in the SAF sector. Usman said Malaysia has the industrial capacity and feedstock availability to support SAF production […]
In Japan, Cosmo Oil Co., announced that its Singapore-based overseas subsidiary, COSMO OIL INTERNATIONAL has obtained ISCC CORSIA and ISCC EU certifications. With the certifications, Cosmo Oil can now import internationally certified foreign-produced SAF and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) into Japan via its overseas subsidiary. “Cosmo Oil International hereby commits to and declares its compliance […]
In Illinois, LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating SAF deployment and creating new commercial models for the market. The two companies will partner to enable greater access to SAF through new pricing and offtake structures that balance the needs of both SAF producers and buyers. The […]
In India, Praj Industries, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and Indian. Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive the certification and adoption of SAF in the country. The partnership will focus on conducting a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of SAF derived from Indian sugarcane […]
In Nevada, SAF company XCF Global Capital announced the completion of its business combination with Focus Impact BH3, a special purpose acquisition company. “The completion of this transaction marks a transformational step for XCF Global and the decarbonization of the aviation industry,” said Mihir Dange, Chief Executive Officer of XCF Global. The combined company will […]
In Michigan, Michigan Advance reported that members of the Michigan House and Senate on took up last week a set of mirrored proposals to establish incentives to produce more SAF. Representative Jerry Neyer (R-Shepherd), who sponsored House Bills 4424 and 4425, told members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that his legislation is aimed […]
In India, the New Indian Express reported that India has the potential to produce around 40 million tons of SAF by 2050, according to the head of Net Zero Research & Programs at IATA, Preeti Jain. “This is a real economic opportunity for rural Indian transformation and to fuel sustainable aviation growth and it must […]
