In Austria, OMV AG said it is working with the Technical University of Leoben in the decarbonization of air travel. The firm said that a research facility has been established at the Chair of Process Technology and Industrial Environmental Protection, where various process routes to manufacture sustainable aviation fuels are being researched and developed. The […]
In Germany, the Lufthansa Group said it is seeing growing demand for more sustainable travel options. The Group enables its customers to contribute to reducing the climate impact of future flights with various offers for private and business air travel. Last year, the volume of SAF sold across various offerings more than doubled, the company […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Hong Kong-based renewable fuels producer EcoCeres said it has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot program in mainland China, demonstrating a closed-loop SAF model across production, blending, flight use and environmental credit certification. The company is partnering on the initiative, called Project Spark, with The Second Research Institute […]
In the UK, Reuters reported that European airlines are preparing to challenge EU rules requiring the use of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel from 2030 and plan to a delay or repeal of the mandate due to concerns over high costs and scarce supply. The move would target EU rules requiring airlines to use a certain […]
In Switzerland, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the review of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to enhance European air connectivity and economic resilience by improving the competitiveness of Europe’s air transport industry. IATA calls for the review to ensure full implementation of CORSIA for all international flights, including […]
In the UK, Carbon Herald reported that UK aviation industry body Sustainable Aviation has announced plans to invest over $2.5 million in Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) credits to support the early development of this emerging market. Operating as a coalition of industry stakeholders, Sustainable Aviation brings together UK airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers, fuel producers, and […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Mandarin Airlines has flown its newly delivered ATR 72-600 to Taipei using a 30% blend of SAF. The flight, which formed the first leg of the aircraft’s journey from Toulouse to Taipei, will see the aircraft join the airline’s fleet of 12 ATR planes operating within Taiwan, according to […]
In Singapore, BOC Aviation announced its first purchase of SAF certificates (“SAFc”) from the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group. The company also claimed to be the first aircraft lessor to purchase SAFc from the SIA Group. “As part of our continued commitment to sustainability, we are pleased to support the scale-up of SAF in Singapore, and […]
In India, News Arena India reported that The SAF Association (SAFA) has urged the government to promote the use of used cooking oil (UCO) as a feedstock for producing SAF, saying it could help India meet future aviation fuel blending targets while advancing efforts to decarbonize the sector. In a recommendation to the Ministry of […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Bentley Motors has announced that it will use SAF for all airfreight shipments of customer cars worldwide, a move aimed at cutting emissions from its global logistics operations. The decision takes effect immediately and forms part of the company’s wider efforts to reduce carbon emissions in its supply chain. […]
