First sustainable aviation fuel batches certified under CORSIA
For the first time, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) have been certified under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Making use of the two ICAO-approved Sustainability Certification Schemes designed for this purpose, the development marks a significant milestone for both SAF production and aviation climate action by States. The nine batches, totalling […]
Guayaquil será sede de una nueva edición del Día de la Aviación Ecuador
La Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA, por sus siglas en inglés) realizará un nuevo Día de la Aviación (Aviation Day) en el Ecuador el próximo 21 de junio en el Hotel Hilton Colón de Guayaquil. El evento busca crear un marco de encuentro y diálogo constructivo entre el sector aéreo, el turismo, el gobierno […]
SAF Production Set for Growth but Needs Policy Support to Diversify Sources
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its expectation for overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion liters (55 million tonnes) by 2028. Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will comprise a portion of this growing output which is being achieved through new renewable fuel refineries and the expansion of […]
Latin America ‘at risk of being left behind’ on sustainable aviation fuel
Latin American governments must do more to build sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capabilities in their countries or risk the region being “left behind” in tackling the airline industry’s sustainability challenge, according to IATA regional vice-president for the Americas, Peter Cerda. Speaking as the IATA AGM opened in Istanbul on 4 June, Cerda highlighted the Latin […]
IATA Releases Strategic Roadmaps to Showcase Critical Steps Needed to Reach Net Zero by 2050
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled a series of roadmaps aimed at providing step-by-step detailing of critical actions and dependencies for aviation to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. These roadmaps address aircraft technology, energy infrastructure, operations, finance, and policy considerations leading to net zero. With the adoption of a Long Term Aspirational […]
ACI World welcomes IATA’s Net Zero Roadmaps and calls for the continued collaboration of aviation stakeholders
Airports Council International (ACI) World, as one of the contributing organizations, today welcomes the launch of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Net Zero Roadmaps and calls for continued collaboration of aviation stakeholders in building a sustainable aviation industry. ACI and airports have been leaders in the decarbonization transformation, being the first to commit to […]
Making SAF the default option
Sustainable aviation fuels work. Reducing carbon emissions up to 80%, they are a proven drop-in technology and certified for 50% blends in engines. With 100% carbon reduction and 100% certification on the way, the future from a technology perspective looks bright. But there are challenges. SAF are more expensive than Jet A1 and supply is […]
Ethiopian Airlines Working To Produce Low-Carbon Aviation Fuel
Ethiopian Airlines announced efforts Group said activities to produce low-carbon aviation fuel, according to Group’s Board Chair, Girma Wake. Ethiopian is in a position to achieve the commitment set by ICAO to fly net zero emission by 2050, it was indicated. Ethiopian Airlines Group Board Chairman, Girma Wake said that the Airlines is adopting modern […]
Focus Africa Conference to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Development
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Focus Africa Conference will delve into six priorities under IATA’s Focus Africa initiative to strengthen aviation’s contribution to the continent’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. Focus Africa is taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 20-21 June 2023, with Ethiopian Airlines as the […]
United to Triple SAF Use in 2023, Adds SAF on Flights at San Francisco Airport
United today announced that it will begin using a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on departing flights from San Francisco International Airport and is planning to use a SAF blend later this year at London Heathrow Airport, which could put the airline on track to use approximately 10 million gallons in 2023, nearly three […]
