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NEWS Feb 19, 2024 Singapore Announces Sustainable Aviation Fuel Targets Funded by Ticket Levy Singapore is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable aviation by announcing plans to mandate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all outbound flights from the country starting in 2026. This initiative underscores the city-state's commitment to environmental sustainability and aligns with global efforts within the aviation industry to transition to greener fuel alternatives. Read More →
NEWS Feb 13, 2024 Velocys Raises $40 Million in Funding for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology Although new aircraft can reduce carbon dioxide emissions, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) offer a near-term solution for cleaner skies. In a recent boost to the green aviation fuel industry, Velocys secured $40 million in funding from a consortium of growth investors. The UK-based firm is a pioneer in SAF development by pushing its technology towards broader adoption and potentially revolutionizing air travel. Read More →
NEWS Aug 22, 2023 Google and Microsoft to Invest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Two of the world's largest technology companies announced plans to invest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) this month. Google and Microsoft will contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation sector, which accounts for 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions. SAF is widely regarded as one of the most feasible ways to make aviation more sustainable in the short-term. Read More →
NEWS Jul 03, 2023 Korean Air to Work with GS Caltex on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Korean Air is working with Korean energy and chemical company GS Caltex to run test flights powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Korean Air and GS Caltex plan to share data from the flights with the South Korean government to help it establish SAF quality standards. These standards are aimed at commercializing SAF and making its use more widespread. Read More →
NEWS Jul 03, 2023 Turkish Airlines Named 'Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline' Once Again Turkish Airlines is continuing to solve the climate crisis that challenges the aviation industry. The airline was named the 'Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline' in the World Finance Sustainability Awards 2023 for the second consecutive year. Read More →
NEWS Jul 02, 2023 Sustainable Aviation Ventures Expand to Washington State The Paris Airshow, which ended last weekend, revealed two startups planning to expand to Washington. The startups have different ventures on creating sustainable fuel for aircraft, both of which could be huge leaps in progressing forward. Read More →
NEWS Jun 26, 2023 Canada to Build CA$1.9 Billion Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facility in Manitoba The Canadian province of Manitoba plans to build a CA$1.9 billion sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility near the city of Portage la Prairie. In addition, the provincial government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada plan to spend CA$2.9 million on an engineering study for the new facility. Read More →
NEWS Jun 10, 2023 Boeing to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Southeast Asia Boeing is partnering with the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) to study the potential of SAF production in Southeast Asia. The region has a high potential to become a SAF production center due to its feedstock resources. Read More →
STORIES Jun 02, 2023 Exclusive: Interview with Scott Lewis, President of World Energy Supply Zero I had the chance to sit down and speak with Scott Lewis, the President of WE Supply Zero about the work that World Energy does and the company's plans for the future. World Energy is a 25-year-old company that started in renewable fuels in the late 1990s. The company originally started producing biodiesel and later moved to renewable diesel. Read More →
NEWS May 31, 2023 Qatar Airways Partners with Shell for SAF Supply at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport For the fiscal year 2023-2024, Qatar Airways has committed to uplift a minimum of 5 percent of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to meet its jet fuel requirements in Amsterdam. Read More →