In Mexico, Reuters reported that Chilean carrier LATAM and Mexico’s Aeromexico are considering alternatives to sustainable aviation fuel. The report noted that Aeromexico has been piggybacking off U.S. carrier Delta’s tie-ups for SAF supply. Aeromexico also makes use of so-called “book-and-claim” deals, said Karen Farias, the carrier’s head of environmental, social, and governance matters. This […]
In France, Axens said it has signed a collaboration agreement with KazMunayGas in the framework of the official visit to France of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The agreement aims to further work to study the feasibility of sustainable aviation fuels production in Kazakhstan based on Axens technologies, the company said. The […]
In the UK, Air Cargo Week reported that Hong Kong airline Cathay continues to make significant progress in its sustainability journey, reaching new milestones since the launch of its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program in 2022. Building on the momentum of the past two years, the Corporate SAF Program has introduced a tiered structure, […]
In Finland, local airline Finnair said it has set a new science-based climate target of improving its emission efficiency (CO2e/RTK) by 34.5% by 2033, with 2023 as the baseline year. Eveliina Huurre, Finnair’s Senior vice president of Sustainability, said that Finnair must work diligently to achieve the goal. “For over 100 years, Finnair has provided […]
In Canada, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said that its Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar met with senior representatives from multilateral development banks and other high-level officials in Washington D.C. on 24-25 October 2024. The discussions, held alongside the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings, centered on leveraging ICAO’s FINVEST […]
In Alaska, Alaska Airlines has brought back the opportunity for loyal guests to earn their elite status by supporting sustainable aviation fuels following a successful test last year. The program provides guests with the ability to take action on their travel-related carbon emissions by purchasing SAF credits while also earning Elite-Qualifying Miles (EQMs). Through December […]
In Canada, Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada, announced the conclusion of a series of five emission and contrail measurement flights on a D328 UpLift research aircraft using a fully synthetic Fischer-Tropsch fuel, preparing for the use of future sustainable aviation fuels produced using Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology. The test flight on this synthetic fuel […]
In Hong Kong, The Star reported that local airline Cathay Pacific said that more government pressure is needed for Hong Kong’s aviation sector to meet its climate goals, even as uptake of sustainable aviation fuel has risen from a low base thanks to corporate support. “Regulators have a key role to play for a level […]
In Texas, Vast Renewables Limited announced it has signed a development services agreement with GGS Energy to pursue a commercial-scale synthetic fuels project in the Southwest United States. Project Bravo, Vast’s first deployment in the U.S., will see Vast’s CSP v3.0 technology used to generate carbon free heat and electricity to power a co-located refinery […]
In the UK, BTN reported that low-cost airline easyJet and aircraft manufacturer Airbus are to trial a new corporate partnership which aims to boost the production of alternative aviation fuels. The duo said the initiative would examine how airlines and corporates can share the cost of alternative fuels in a “mutually beneficial way” to create […]
