LATAM Cargo teams up with Quick Cargo Service on SAF
LATAM Cargo and freight forwarder Quick Cargo Service are teaming up on the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on flights between Europe and South America. The new partnership will see the two companies incorporate SAF into their operations between Frankfurt and São Paulo during the 2025–2026 winter season, running from late October through March. […]
DHL and IAG Cargo deepen collaboration with major multi‑year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreements
The DHL Group today announced a major expansion of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)* collaboration with IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group (IAG). The new five-year agreement, together with a previous 2025 renewal, will enable approximately 240 million liters of SAF uplifted at London Heathrow Airport and reduce the lifecycle greenhouse […]
Brazilian Government launches airline relief package following fuel price hike
The Federal Government of Brazil formalized a package of emergency measures to mitigate the impact of a 54.63% increase in aviation fuel prices announced by Petrobras. The roadmap, structured by the Ministry of Ports and Airports and the Ministry of Finance, aims to curb pressure on airfares and ensure connectivity amid volatility in the international […]
Charging e-SAF Supply in 2030
E-SAF is defined as a renewable fuel of non-biological origin and requires a significant amount of renewable electricity to produce. Per tonne of e-SAF, 20 to 40 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity can be required. In the countries in Europe with announced e-SAF plans, the electricity needed for this purpose alone could range from 0.7 to […]
Air Transat Suspends its Flights to Cuba Until April 30, 2026
Due to a jet fuel shortage announced by Cuban authorities and the recent evolution of the situation, Air Transat is temporarily suspending all flights to Cuba until April 30, 2026. Air Transat will contact all affected customers directly. We understand how important your travel plans are and sincerely apologize for this disruption. Your trip has […]
FedEx Utilizing SAF At Five Major U.S. Airports
FedEx is taking delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at five major U.S. airports, with Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) and New York John F. Kennedy International (JFK) airports the latest to join the roster. The cargo delivery giant said it began utilizing SAF to fuel its freighter aircraft at DFW and JFK at the end […]
Latin America Needs Incentives to Unlock SAF Potential: IATA
Latin America must develop a clearer understanding of its potential to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and implement public policies that enable industrial development, according to Daniel Chereau, Head Fuel, International Air Transport Association (IATA), in an interview with A21. Chereau said global adoption of SAF will advance at different speeds depending on regional conditions […]
Boeing and United Airlines Test Advanced Digital Communications for the Future of Flight
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and United Airlines have conducted flight tests to evaluate a modernized data communication system designed to improve information flow between the flight deck, air traffic control and airline operation centers. With a United 737-8 jet serving as Boeing’s 2025 ecoDemonstrator Explorer, the airline’s pilots conducted test flights to assess Internet Protocol Suite […]
SAF Production Growth Rate is Slowing Down, Essential to Correct Course Ahead of e-SAF Mandates
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that: In 2025, SAF output is expected to reach 1.9 million tonnes (Mt) (2.4 billion liters), double the 1 Mt produced in 2024. However, in 2026, SAF production growth is projected to slow down and reach 2.4 Mt. SAF […]
Estudo da IATA confirma que o principal obstáculo para atingir zero emissões de CO₂ no setor da aviação é a implementação da tecnologia de SAF
A Associação de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA), em parceria com a Worley Consulting, publicou um estudo que demonstra que existe matéria-prima suficiente para a produção de combustível de aviação sustentável (SAF, na sigla em inglês) para que a indústria aérea alcance zero emissões líquidas de CO₂ até 2050. Todos os insumos considerados atendem a rigorosos […]
