sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

By Matthew Fulco
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.
Sustainability

Aviation Week Network Staff
Changes were seen at U.S., European and South American carriers, a major SAF provider, an aircraft manufacturer, and a European airport management company.
Airlines & Lessors

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

By Graham Warwick
Pittsburgh International Airport has announced plans to build a facility on its property to produce hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Airports & Networks

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

By Victoria Moores
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By Bill Carey
Signature’s blended SAF offering at LAX includes 30% Neste MY SAF and 70% conventional Jet-A.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Angus Batey
The airport is offering SAF at two blend levels—10% and 30%—with correspondingly different price points.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

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

By Bill Carey
Europe’s Luxaviation Group said May 7 that it has introduced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Paris-Le Bourget Airport fixed-based operation.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

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

By Chen Chuanren
This marks the first direct supply of Neste SAF produced in Singapore to airlines at Changi Airport.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Matthew Fulco
Embraer says that all its aircraft are currently approved to use a blend of up to 50% SAF mixed with conventional fuel.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
Business aviation boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but as vaccine use spread, the private air charter world had to adapt.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
A4E Managing Director Rania Georgoutsakou discusses Russian overflight, contrails and other challenges European airline CEOs have on their desk this summer.
Window Seat Podcast

By Christine Boynton
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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The new targets, confirmed April 25, include a review mechanism to help manage prices and minimize the impact on ticket prices for passengers.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
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.
Emerging Technologies

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

By Angus Batey
The Royal Air Force has taken a small but significant step closer to its ambitious goal to achieve Net Zero operations by 2040.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Jens Flottau
The industry must be allowed to grow in order to self-finance its transition to greater sustainability—but it must do so responsibly.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
Besides corporate aviation customers, the deal includes four fuel providers and three airlines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Under book-and-claim, airlines operating from locations where there is no SAF available can buy SAF for use elsewhere.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

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