Airline looks to turn CO2 removed from the atmosphere into sustainable aviation fuel United has invested in more future SAF production than any other airline in the world 1 United have announced its $15 million investment in carbon capture technology company Svante, who provides materials and technology as part of the value chain that has […]
Finnair is increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel as part of its goal to reduce carbon emissions from flying. Finnair has purchased 750 tons of sustainable aviation fuel from its partner Neste for use on flights departing from Helsinki Airport. Finnair’s customers are also involved in reducing carbon dioxide emissions from flights: a small […]
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 […]
Aer Lingus recorded an operating profit before exceptional items of €45 million for the full year 2022, a solid performance showing that the airline is recovering well following two years of significant losses. This compares to a pre-pandemic 2019 operating profit before exceptional items of €276 million. Aer Lingus ramped up its operations significantly in […]
Passengers contribute to purchase of sustainable aviation fuel with new ticket Brussels Airlines’ passengers can now contribute themselves to reducing the carbon footprint of air travel for flights to and from Europe or North Africa. For those destinations, the airline, together with Lufthansa Group, is adding a new fare plan to its offer, called ‘Green […]
Boeing has agreements to purchase 5.6 million gallons (21.2 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Neste, the world’s leading SAF producer, to support its U.S. commercial operations through 2023. These agreements more than double the company’s SAF procurement from last year. “We are demonstrating our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint […]
United Airlines, Tallgrass, and Green Plains Inc. today announced a new joint venture – Blue Blade Energy – to develop and then commercialize a novel Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technology that uses ethanol as its feedstock. If the technology is successful, Blue Blade is expected to proceed with the construction of a pilot facility in […]
Group business travel specialists, Travel Places, is launching a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fund, providing a unique opportunity for its clients to address the carbon footprint from their business travel. Travel Places works with sporting governing bodies, world-class athletes, international musicians, and production companies from the sports, media and entertainment sectors, managing travel plans […]
Airbus has opened a new sustainable aviation chapter in China as an A320neo for China Eastern Airlines – first time powered by a five percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) fuel blend – took off from its Airbus Delivery Centre in Tianjin. SAF is a sustainably-produced aviation fuel made from feedstocks ranging from used fat, oil […]
Turkish Airlines continues its support for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels which play a key role in reducing carbon emissions. Starting to actively use Sustainable Aviation Fuel during its operations as of 2022, Turkish Airlines emphasized the importance of the matter for the company by signing Global SAF Declaration. Global SAF Declaration represents collaboration […]
