Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Airbus and TotalEnergies sign strategic partnership for sustainable aviation fuels
Airbus and TotalEnergies have signed a strategic partnership to address the challenges of decarbonizing aviation through sustainable aviation fuels.
Technip Energies invests in the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund
This innovative fund is strategically designed to leverage cross-industry support, providing start-ups working on SAF research, production and technology, with both financial and strategic capital.
Asia's SAF projects and agreements
SAF, or alternative fuel made from renewable sources that are used to power aircraft, is crucial for the aviation sector to reach its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but its adoption remains in a nascent phase. Following is a look at other SAF projects and agreements in the Asia-Pacific region.
Singapore to impose green fuel levy on flights from 2026
Travelers will need to bear the cost of the transition towards green jet fuel, Singapore's transport minister said as he announced the city state's plans for a levy on flight ticket prices as the aviation industry seeks a viable funding model.
Aircastle announces investment commitment to SAF fund
Aircastle Limited announced that it has made an investment commitment to the United Airlines Ventures' Sustainable Flight Fund.
Natixis joins United Airlines as corporate partner with investments in expansion of SAF
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking announced its investment in the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund - the first of its kind venture fund focused on funding startups dedicated to scaleup of SAF production through advancing technology and sustainable feedstock development
The European aviation association urges policymakers to enhance their efforts in promoting SAF
European aviation associations, part of the DESTINATION 2050 alliance, urge EU policymakers to enhance efforts for a leading SAF industry.
LanzaJet and Jet Zero partner for Australia's first ethanol-to-SAF plant
The agreement will progress the development of Project Ulysses, a North Queensland SAF project using LanzaJet’s alcohol-to-Jet technology, that converts the bioethanol into SAF and renewable diesel.
Repsol achieves certification to trade SAF within RSB’s book and claim system
Repsol has received certification by the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), giving the company access to sell its SAF within the RSB Book & Claim System.
Amelia to power all of their flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Neste and Amelia, a French regional airline, have closed an agreement for the supply of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
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