In Texas, Avfuel Corporation and Neste said they finalized a partnership extension to boost SAF adoption. The agreement extends the companies’ partnership in 2024 and sets the framework until December 2027, continuing their work on enhancing access to Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for business aviators. Neste began supplying SAF out of its terminal capacity […]
In Australia, Reuters reported that biofuel refiner Jet Zero Australia said it had received new funding commitments of $19.2 million from Idemitsu, Qantas and Airbus for its SAF project. The report said that this investment marks the first investment by Idemitsu Kosan in a SAF project outside Japan, and was supported by Jet Zero Australia’s […]
In Brazil, Usina Coruripe concluded the external audit process for ISCC Corsia Plus international certification, at the Iturama and Limeira do Oeste units, in Minas Gerais. The certification places the company in a select group of companies qualified to produce and sell aviation ethanol. ISCC is the main international certification system for biomass and bioenergy, […]
In California, The Aviation Climate Taskforce (ACT) and The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have joined forces through a memorandum of understanding to bolster the collaboration and impact of both institutions in driving sustainable aviation. ACT will oversee membership expansion and administration, leveraging NREL’s advanced systems analysis and technical capabilities in […]
In the UK, Heathrow, announced the launch of a new breakfast option, named The Fly Up, which is cooked with oil that is then cleaned and recycled into renewable biofuels. The Heathrow Fly Up has been created in partnership with chef Heston Blumenthal to create awareness of SAF in response to only 14% of travellers […]
In Sweden, Swedavia Airports said that its investment in sustainable aviation will continue through the SAF incentive program during 2024. Through this program, Swedavia offers discounts and reimburses airlines up to 50% of the premium cost for refueling with SAF. The company noted that 2024 marks the fifth year in a row that Swedavia has […]
In France, Air France announced that it will be matching the amount of each customer subscription to the “Environment-sustainable aviation fuels” option during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympics Games. The airline said that the initiative is already effective and will automatically apply to all bookings for travel between 18 July and 9 September2024 to […]
In Missouri, Brownfield Ag News reported that Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) called for carbon pipeline projects to unlock the full potential of sustainable aviation fuel. Monte Shaw, executive director of the IRFA said: “There’s one single thing we can do that will unlock the SAF market for US corn ethanol, and that’s carbon capture […]
In the UK, Manchester Airport Group (MAG) reported that the UK risks missing out on a significant opportunity to reduce its carbon footprint by continuing to incinerate household waste, rather than use it to make SAF. Every year, around 8.5m tons of household rubbish are burned to make electricity when items cannot be recycled or […]
In New York, Technavio reported that the global sustainable aviation fuel market is estimated to grow by %1.98 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 59.08%. The report noted that the biofuel segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. “Regulatory bodies have been placing a greater emphasis on […]
