Tags: SAF

Delta leads diverse coalition to harness the economic power of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

A transformative initiative has taken flight with the formation of Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels (ACAF) of which Delta is a founding member. A transformative initiative has taken flight with the formation of Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels (ACAF) of which Delta is a founding member. ACAF is a diverse coalition of the largest industrial […]

Lufthansa Group and Tata Communications Forge Sustainability Partnership

Tata Communications commits to investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) First bulk SAF deal for Lufthansa Group in India SAF is a decisive technological key to more sustainable flying Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, has joined Lufthansa Group‘s Corporate SAF program with a bulk purchase of SAF for its corporate travel needs.  The SAF agreement […]

IAG Cargo partners with Kuehne+Nagel to advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Kuehne+Nagel is reducing its Scope 3* carbon footprint by part-funding IAG’s purchase of six million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) The SAF is scheduled to be delivered during 2023 as part of IAG Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel’s commitments to decarbonising air cargo The SAF will be produced from used cooking oil and food waste, and […]

World first 100% SAF transatlantic flight taxis closer to takeoff

SAF TEST COMPLETE & FLIGHT DATE SET FOR NOVEMBER 2023 Virgin Atlantic led consortium confirms the world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight across the Atlantic will fly on 28 November 2023, pending further regulatory approvals and testing SAF blend of 88% HEFA and 12% aromatics completes successful ground test on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine, […]

The Tour de France adopts Sustainable Aviation Fuel for helicopter operations

Helicopters play an essential role in the live broadcasting of major sporting events. The use of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) is a powerful lever for reducing their carbon footprint. The Tour de France and HBG group’s helicopters are a case in point. HBG is a family-owned group with various brands, including Mont Blanc Hélicoptères and […]

Qatar Airways Signs Deal with Shell for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Qatar Airways has signed a deal with Shell to source 3,000 metric tonnes of neat Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. It encompasses the existing jet fuel contract with Shell at Amsterdam which will now see Qatar Airways using at least a 5 per cent SAF blend over the contract period for the […]

Boeing Partners on Roadmap for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Southeast Asia

Boeing and the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) will conduct a joint study to scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Southeast Asia. SAF will play a critical role in enabling sustainable growth and meeting commercial aviation’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.   SAF has the potential to reduce carbon emissions over the fuel’s […]

Wizz Air Invests £5M in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Producer Firefly

First equity investment in biofuel company will allow Wizz Air to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its UK operations from 2028 The £5m investment will support the development and certification of SAF produced from sewage sludge Partnership with Firefly has the potential to save 1.5m tonnes of CO2-eq[1] Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and […]

From the Sea to the Sky: United Invests $5 Million in Algae-based Fuel Producer Viridos

United wants to turn microalgae into SAF through the first new investment of its recently announced UAV Sustainable Flight FundSM since its launch: algae biofuel company Viridos. This $5 million investment will support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from algae, an abundant and scalable resource that can be grown and harvested without […]

EGYPTAIR takes delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A321neo

Image – Airbus EGYPTAIR took delivery of its first A321neo from Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Hamburg, making the airline the first African operator of the aircraft.  EGYPTAIR has specified a high comfort, two-class configuration with 16 Business class seats and 166 Economy class seats, and will increase the airline’s single aisle capacity to the Middle […]