COP28 event highlights the energy transition for aviation

As the world’s governments meet for Transport Day at COP28 in Dubai, a Global Sustainable Aviation Forum was held to underscore the need for cooperative approaches to decarbonising air transport. Experts and leaders from across the aviation sector provided an overview of the requirements for the energy transition in aviation. Executive Director of the cross-industry […]

Airports prioritize cleaner energy transition and cyber threats: Key Resolutions agreed at ACI World Annual General Assembly

The Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly (WAGA) agrees key resolutions on cleaner energy transition and on cyber threats, reflecting the priorities for airports in building a sustainable and resilient aviation ecosystem. The 33rd WAGA took place at the ACI EUROPE / ACI WORLD Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition that attracted over […]

DOE awards $118 million to 17 biofuel projects

The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 26 awarded $118 million to 17 projects to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels for America’s transportation and manufacturing needs. The projects were selected under a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued in mid-2022. The projects selected to receive funding include pre-pilot, pilot and demonstration projects. The awards support […]

Why electric airplanes within 10 years are more than a fantasy

One of Europe’s largest airlines, EasyJet, announced on Wednesday that it is aiming to begin service with electric-powered airplanes within the next decade. EasyJet will be collaborating with an aviation startup called Wright Electric to make this vision a reality. The companies have ambitious goals: they want to build airplanes with room for 120 and […]

EU Renewable Energy Directive Must Prioritize Sustainable Aviation Fuels

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the European Commission"™s revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) to incentivize sustainable fuels, and urged policy-makers to go even further in prioritizing their use for air transport. The largest user of renewable fuels, the road transport sector, has increasing options to move towards electrification; however, aviation has […]

Africa"™s first solar powered airport set to launch in South Africa

South Africa is set to unveil Africa"™s first solar powered airport. The airport will be completely functional without the country"™s electricity grid as the installation of photo-voltaic panels will generate sufficient electricity through harnessing energy from the sun. It has been reported that the solar airport project was spearheaded by the agency of the Department […]

Paraguay: Puma Energy inauguró planta de combustible para aviación

La firma Puma Energy habilitó ayer oficialmente su nueva planta para la comercialización de combustible para aviación dentro del predio del aeropuerto internacional Silvio Pettirossi. La empresa hizo una inversión de más de 7 millones de dólares con la construcción y equipamiento del local, así como en sus instalaciones en la central ubicada en la […]

Empresa paraguaya, primer puesto de Premios Bussines

La compañía multinacional Puma Energy obtuvo el premio de Oro correspondiente al International Bussines Awards 2015 (Premios Internacionales de Negocios 2015) este fin de semana, informaron a través de un comunicado. La nominación se obtuvo gracias a la presentación del proyecto «Puma Energy transciende al mercado de combustibles de aviación de Paraguay» en la categoría […]

Puma Energy adquiere negocio de aviación

Puma Energy anunció que firmó un acuerdo de compra con BP para adquirir su negocio local de aviación en Puerto Rico. "Esta adquisición nos permitirá proveer un suministro estable de combustible según las necesidades de aviación de Puerto Rico, y es una prueba adicional de nuestro compromiso a largo plazo con la Isla. También nos […]

Puma Energy apresta incursión en venta de nafta de aviación

La multinacional Puma Energy presentó ayer, en conferencia de prensa, el avance de las nuevas inversiones que está realizando en la búsqueda de liderar el mercado nacional. Paul Edwards, gerente general, en compañía de los directores de la empresa, Patricia Samudio y Jorge Astigarraga, informaron sobre las nuevas inversiones en el mercado. Edwards dijo que […]