ICAO and IRENA join forces to accelerate access to financing and implementation of aviation decarbonization projects
In a crucial step towards achieving the aviation sector’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a landmark agreement to boost financing opportunities for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and other cleaner aviation energy projects. The Memorandum of Cooperation signed by […]
Spain set to be major SAF supplier
SAF is integral to aviation’s net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 target, but supply is lagging demand. Some 1.5 million tonnes of SAF were produced in 2024 but more than 400 million tonnes are needed by 2050. In Europe, the ReFuelEU initiative has set a 2025 mandate for 2% SAF use from EU airports, rising to […]
IATA Warns of “disastrous” Aviation Tax Rises in France
The International Air Transport Association warned the French government that tax rises on air transport would be disastrous for the French economy. It is widely expected that the French government will significantly increase taxes on air passengers as part of a general package of new taxes aimed at closing France’s budget deficit. But the evidence […]
Aviation Safety Priorities: Global Standards, Culture, and Innovation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for sustained progress in aviation safety as the 2024 IATA World Safety and Operations Conference opened in Marrakech, Morocco today. The industry must focus on continuously strengthening global standards, safety culture and the use of data to improve performance in the face of growing operational challenges, numerous regional conflicts […]
SAF Registry to create global, transparent, and fluid SAF market
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will represent up to 65% of aviation’s net zero efforts. They can be produced from multiple feedstocks, including waste oil and fats, green and municipal waste, and non-food crops, and will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80%. Already, nine biofuel production pathways are certified to produce SAF, which, by design, […]
American celebrates excellence in aviation maintenance with top mechanics
American Airlines recognized five of its top aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) for their exceptional work in their field as recipients of this year’s Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award. Since 2019, the award has been honoring AMTs at American who exhibit the qualities of professional AMTs, strive to uphold the highest standards in aircraft […]
British Airways to become the largest purchaser of carbon removals in the UK as part of 2030 environmental drive
British Airways has signed a deal to purchase more than £9 million worth of innovative carbon removals credits in the United Kingdom and overseas as part of a six-year agreement. The deal is part of an ambitious drive to accelerate the airline’s climate change efforts between now and 2030. One ground-breaking scheme in Scotland will […]
oneworld names new VP of Membership and streamlines leadership structure
The oneworld® alliance announced today the appointment of Loren Neuenschwander in the new role of Vice President, Membership. A seasoned aviation leader with more than thirty years’ of international aviation experience, Neuenschwander spent 28 years with Delta Air Lines and joins the alliance most recently from the Boston Consulting Group. Neuenschwander will drive oneworld’s global […]
Sahara Group offsets 20 tons CO2 emission, partners with Air France-KLM on sustainable aviation fuel
Leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Sahara Group, has partnered with Air France-KLM to promote clean travel through its recent investment of global business travel miles into Air France-KLM’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. This investment by Sahara Group will result in the offset of 20 tons of CO2, contributing to the global fight against climate […]
Boeing: Southeast Asia Primed to Play Key Role in Growth of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry
Southeast Asia’s feedstocks can supply approximately 12% of global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demand to meet the commercial aviation industry’s net-zero goal by 2050, according to a report(opens in a new tab) developed by Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and supported by Boeing [NYSE: BA]. The sustainable feedstock assessment(opens in a new tab), encompassing 11 […]
