Singapore Is Operationally Ready For Sustainable Aviation Fuel But More Is Needed To Support Adoption
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), GenZero, and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have completed a 20-month Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pilot, which commenced in February 2022, in partnership with Temasek. The SAF pilot supports one of the key recommendations of the International Advisory Panel (IAP) on Sustainable Air Hub to create a long-term secured SAF […]
North America to dominate global SAF production capacity by 2030, says GlobalData
Globally, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is gaining importance as it is environmentally friendly and is relatively purer when compared to conventional jet fuel. As a result, global SAF production is expected to witness remarkable growth, with North America dominating its production capacity by 2030, says GlobalData, a leading data, and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, […]
Southwest Airlines signs agreement with USA BioEnergy to purchase up to 680 million gallons of SAF
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) («Southwest») today announced an offtake agreement with USA BioEnergy, LLC («USA BioEnergy»), for up to 680 million gallons of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Over the term of the 20-year agreement, once blended with conventional jet fuel, the SAF could produce the equivalent of 2.59 billion gallons of net-zero1 fuel […]
Latin American airlines fear being left behind in race to secure SAF
Latin American airlines are concerned they may be left behind in the race to secure enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Speaking at the annual ALTA AGM and Airline Leaders Forum in Cancun, Mexico on 23 October, Chile’s LATAM Airlines group chief executive Roberto Alvo said that while the […]
Aviation leaders back new campaign to make Europe the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world
A campaign gets underway today to update Europe’s roadmap for air traffic management (ATM) modernisation. This will contribute to EU climate goals through digital innovation, targeting environmental benefits by optimising how flights are operated. Industry leaders gathering in Brussels today for the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking Annual Conference are giving their backing to the launch […]
Sustainability and new technologies in aviation are highlights at the SAE BRASIL Congress
A 30th edition of the SAE BRASIL International Mobility Congress and Exhibition, which takes place between the 10th and 11th of October, in São Paulo, at the PRO MAGNO event center, will bring important discussions for the Brazilian aeronautical market, with the participation of significant names in the sector, who will debate innovative technologies and […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $300 Million for Projects to Reduce Carbon Pollution from Aviation as Part of Investing in America Agenda
The Federal Aviation Administration announced nearly $300 million in funding for projects to help achieve America’s goal of net-zero emissions from aviation by 2050 as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics. The application window is now open for $245 million in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) infrastructure projects and $47 million […]
Airbus partners with DG Fuels to foster sustainable aviation fuel production in the United States
Airbus has become a strategic partner with DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). «Sustainable aviation fuels play a crucial role in enabling aviation’s decarbonisation roadmap. We are committed to supporting all efforts that contribute to making them available at scale around the globe,» said Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury. «The […]
Culminó CAPA Latin America Aviation Summit en Querétaro
Durante dos días, la ciudad mexicana de Querétaro fue sede de la edición 2023 del CAPA Latin America Aviation & LCCs Summit que reunió a directivos, especialistas y autoridades locales, en materia de temas de aviación. En el primer día de actividades, las mesas se vieron influidas por el anuncio hecho por parte del Gobierno […]
Qantas orders more aircraft for international fleet
The Qantas Group has today announced the final piece of its jet fleet renewal program with a firm order for 24 aircraft to progressively replace its existing A330s. The multi-billion dollar order is split between 12 Airbus A350s and 12 Boeing 787s arriving from FY27 into the next decade. The Group has also negotiated additional […]
