Category: SAF

SAF supply at Budapest airport a step closer

SAF supply at Budapest airport a step closer

January 28, 2025 |

In Hungary, Hungary Today reported that Budapest Airport’s subsidiary, Airport Fuel Supply Ltd., has successfully passed the audit criteria for the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel at Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Certification is a prerequisite for the airport operator to provide airlines with the minimum 2% sustainable aviation fuel from 1 January 2025, according to […]

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CTM introduces SAF scoring to its online booking tool

CTM introduces SAF scoring to its online booking tool

January 28, 2025 |

In Nebraska, Corporate Travel Management said its proprietary online booking tool (OBT) Lightning now displays SAF scores at the time of booking to help organizations and business travelers make more informed sustainable travel choices. Lightning users will see SAF scores for all 250+ leading airlines when viewing flight search results alongside other critical flight information […]

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Hong Kong to set target for SAF usage for flights in 2025

Hong Kong to set target for SAF usage for flights in 2025

January 28, 2025 |

In Hong Kong, The Standard reported that the local government plans to set a target for sustainable aviation fuel usage for flights departing from Hong Kong within this year as part of its efforts to push forward sustainable practices in the industry. Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics Liu Chun-san said the authorities’ goal is […]

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I’ll be there for you: The Farm to Fly Act returns courtesy of the six bioeconomy Friends

I’ll be there for you: The Farm to Fly Act returns courtesy of the six bioeconomy Friends

January 21, 2025 |

Back in the 1990s, it was Central Perk, and Ross, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe, Rachel and Monica. Today it’s probably something like a hot dish potluck in a cosy living room with Chuck, Pete, Jerry, Joni, Amy and Tammy — someone always remembers the bacon-wrapped corn dogs, and it’s all Midwestern nice, even though we’re somewhere […]

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IHI launches new bench-scale SAF test rig in Singapore with and A*STAR ISCE

IHI launches new bench-scale SAF test rig in Singapore with and A*STAR ISCE

January 21, 2025 |

In Japan, IHI and IHI ASIA PACIFIC, in collaboration with the A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment in Singapore, held an opening ceremony on January 15, 2025 to mark the completion of a SAF production test rig for CO2 direct-conversion to liquid hydrocarbons, with a capacity of 5 kg per day. The […]

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Swiss start-up Metafuels raises $ 9m to advance e-SAF production

Swiss start-up Metafuels raises $ 9m to advance e-SAF production

January 21, 2025 |

In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Swiss company Metafuels has closed a $9 million funding round. The transaction was led by Celsius Industries. It attracted support from both new investors, including RockCreek, Fortescue Ventures and Verve Ventures, and existing backers like Energy Impact Partners (EIP) and Contrarian Ventures, according to the report. The report also […]

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PTT Global Chemical Public Company starts SAF production in Thailand

PTT Global Chemical Public Company starts SAF production in Thailand

January 21, 2025 |

In Thailand, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) announced the successful launch of the first sustainable aviation fuel in the country. GC said its SAF production leverages its expertise in refining and advanced chemicals to create clean energy innovations for the aviation industry. In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it also adds value […]

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Wizz Air and partners complete SAF trial

Wizz Air and partners complete SAF trial

January 21, 2025 |

In Hungary, Wizz Air, Airbus, as well as Moeve and Charleroi Airport, announced the successful completion of sustainable aviation fuel operational trial. During the trial, Wizz Air operated more than 50 flights using a blend of SAF and traditional jet fuel, according to the mass balancing model. The airline noted that the initiative demonstrated the […]

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Portugal to launch tenders for production of sustainable aviation fuel

Portugal to launch tenders for production of sustainable aviation fuel

January 21, 2025 |

In Belgium, Euractiv reported that Portugal’s government is moving ahead with tenders for the production of sustainable aviation fuel and has already received expressions of interest from several companies. The report noted that Portugal’s Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho explained that Portugal has all the conditions to play a leading role in this field. […]

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Private investment and government policies driving growth in UK SAF industry, report finds

Private investment and government policies driving growth in UK SAF industry, report finds

January 21, 2025 |

In the UK, International Airport Review reported that a new analysis highlights how private investment and national policies are driving global growth in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The report, ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Global Investment Analysis’ by Innovate UK Business Connect, explores private investment sources, national policies, production pathways, and feedstock availability to uncover patterns and […]

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