In Finland, Neste and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement for the supply of 23,000 tons of unblended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. It is the airline’s largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel to date. The SAF will be used by Air New Zealand at Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) international airports […]
In Switzerland, the International Air Transport Association released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that, 2024 SAF production volumes reached 1 million tonnes (1.3 billion liters), double the 0.5 million tonnes (600 million liters) produced in 2023. SAF accounted for 0.3% of global jet fuel production and 11% of global renewable fuel. […]
In Illinois, the Air Transport Action Group released the latest edition of its Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders report, which provides an in-depth look at the economic and social contributions of the global aviation sector and how it connects a globalised world. The report outlines the activity underway across the aviation sector as it works towards […]
In California, a new report by the Cleantech Group found that widespread use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could eliminate nearly two-thirds of aviation industry emissions by 2050 Currently, such uptake is cost-effective for long-haul flights, but not for flights of shorter duration. Use of SAF in long-haul flights — which account for only 6.2% […]
In Kentucky, the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet have launched a survey as part of a collaborative Biomass Feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program. The survey will assess the risk associated with representative feedstocks that […]
In Illinois, Phillips 66 will supply sustainable aviation fuel to United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, under an agreement just signed. Phillips 66 will supply United Airlines with 3 million gallons of SAF for use at ORD. This agreement includes the potential to increase the supply to 8 million […]
In South Korea, a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis highlights the importance of developing a domestic sustainable aviation fuel supply chain and addressing associated challenges and risks for South Korea to capitalize on market opportunities. South Korea, the world’s largest exporter of jet fuel, has implemented an SAF mandate, […]
In Pakistan, the Asian Development Bank and SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited signed a landmark $86.2 million financial package to finance the construction and operation of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Sheikhupura, Pakistan, the first private sector-led SAF initiative in Asia and the Pacific. The financing includes $41.2 million from ADB’s ordinary capital resources […]
In Florida, Avfuel Corporation announced the first delivery of blended sustainable aviation fuelout of Port Everglades as Naples Aviation accepted Avfuel’s delivery of SAF on December 10, 2024. It marked the fuel supplier’s first network location to commit to consistent SAF inventory out of this new supply point. It proved to be a monumental moment […]
In Ireland, ITTN reported that the chief economist of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Marie Owens-Thomsen said that the costs associated with transitioning to greener SAF could put many airlines out of business, if government funding aid is not included. Owens-Thomsen told last week’s Airlines 24 industry conference in London that the huge jump […]
