In Spain, Investing.com reported that the executive president of Spanish airline Iberia, Javier Sánchez-Prieto, has requested a stable regulatory framework and incentives for the production of SAF so that Europe can compete with the United States and the United Kingdom, where SAF production is already subsidized. Sánchez-Prieto explained that future hydrogen- or electricity-powered aircraft will […]
In the UK, Passenger Terminal Today reported that Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport in Maryland plans to collect used cooking oil generated by its 50 hospitality partners, with the aim of using it as raw material to produce sustainable aviation fuel or other renewable products. According to the report, this initiative forms part of […]
In Ireland, RTE reported that a study by Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI) and KPMG stated that Ireland is well positioned to produce sustainable aviation fuel. The report defines the actions that the aircraft leasing sector and the Government could take to help with SAF production. These include establishing a framework for SAF production, partnering with […]
In Illinois, United said it aims to boost SAF production through the investment of $5 million in algae biofuel company Viridos. The airline said this new investment will support the production of sustainable aviation fuel made from algae, an abundant and scalable resource that can be grown and harvested without impacting the food supply chain. […]
In New York, JetBlue and Shell Aviation announced a new collaboration bringing additional supply of sustainable aviation fuel to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), targeting commencement of delivery in the first half of this year. Under the terms of the agreement, JetBlue is expected to take delivery of 10,000,000 gallons of blended SAF at LAX […]
In Atlanta, Delta announced its roadmap to more sustainable travel and net-zero emissions by 2050. The airline said that the reduction of fossil fuels and an evolution to SAF is at the forefront of the airline’s mid-term strategy. Delta’s sustainability strategy also accounts for near-term goals, including minimizing Delta’s impact from single-use plastic, transitioning to […]
In France, Airbus said that an A321neo aircraft recently took off from Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France with both of its engines powered by 100% unblended SAF. The French aircraft manufacturer noted that the A321neo is being closely followed by a data-collecting aeroplane with the mission to gather information on the non-CO2 emissions and the […]
In the UK, Business Travel Europe reported that Icelandair has signed an agreement with local manufacturer IdunnH2 to take delivery of enough sustainable aviation fuel to reduce carbon emissions by up to 10%. Under the terms of the agreement, the airline will receive 45,000 tons of SAF from 2028 onwards to help power its international […]
In Massachusetts, ield10 Bioscience announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with American Airlines to collaborate in developing the value chain for Camelina as a low-carbon feedstock oil for sustainable aviation fuel. Under the terms of the agreement, Yield10 and American plan to work together to support the development of the Camelina oil-based […]
In the UK, Air bp has announced the first sale of International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) EU SAF from bp’s Castellon refinery in Spain. The flight was carried out by LATAM Cargo Chile from Zaragoza, Spain to North America. Andreea Moyes, Air bp’s global sustainability director, said: “This latest announcement marks another important milestone […]
