sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

To address SAF production challenges, “a broad mandate may be needed,” a panelist said, citing efforts by the EU, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore and the UK.

Changes were seen at U.S., European and South American carriers, a major SAF provider, an aircraft manufacturer, and a European airport management company.

Alternative fuels approved for use in aircraft are currently limited to a maximum of 50% blends to avoid compatibility issues.

Pittsburgh International Airport has announced plans to build a facility on its property to produce hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

A mandate would provide stability and a more even playing field, enabling the aviation industry to cut emissions more quickly.

Airlines for Europe (A4E) has revealed that work is underway to update the cross-European industry Destination 2050 net-zero roadmap released in November 2021.

Signature’s blended SAF offering at LAX includes 30% Neste MY SAF and 70% conventional Jet-A.

The airport is offering SAF at two blend levels—10% and 30%—with correspondingly different price points.

It seems eons ago that the term flygskam, or flight shame, entered the vocabularies of airline executives.

Europe’s Luxaviation Group said May 7 that it has introduced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Paris-Le Bourget Airport fixed-based operation.

Seeing potential for growth in the region’s air transport sector, Tony Fernandes called for economic integration in the Association of Southeast Asia Nations.

This marks the first direct supply of Neste SAF produced in Singapore to airlines at Changi Airport.

The European business aviation sector is experiencing greater utilization of private aircraft than before the pandemic struck four years ago.

Embraer says that all its aircraft are currently approved to use a blend of up to 50% SAF mixed with conventional fuel.

Business aviation boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but as vaccine use spread, the private air charter world had to adapt.

A4E Managing Director Rania Georgoutsakou discusses Russian overflight, contrails and other challenges European airline CEOs have on their desk this summer.

An updated U.S. Energy Department model to measure lifecycle emissions from SAF paves the way for some ethanol-to-jet to qualify for a tax credit.

The new targets, confirmed April 25, include a review mechanism to help manage prices and minimize the impact on ticket prices for passengers.

The opening of a Boeing Research and Technology center in Nagoya heralds a new push by the OEM to focus on sustainable aviation technologies and innovation in the country.

SAF is aviation’s go-to solution for reaching carbon net-zero targets; this airline is pursuing alternatives.

The Royal Air Force has taken a small but significant step closer to its ambitious goal to achieve Net Zero operations by 2040.

The industry must be allowed to grow in order to self-finance its transition to greater sustainability—but it must do so responsibly.

Besides corporate aviation customers, the deal includes four fuel providers and three airlines.

Under book-and-claim, airlines operating from locations where there is no SAF available can buy SAF for use elsewhere.

The agreement also covers the study, verification and commercialization of other crops as camelina, carinata, and winter canola in North America.