https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/sustainable aviation fuel/ Sustainable Aviation Fuel News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:54:12+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/policy-shortcomings-puts-saf-production-at-risk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/policy-shortcomings-puts-saf-production-at-risk/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it expects Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production to reach 2 million tonnes (Mt) (2.5 billion liters) or 0.7% of airlines’ total fuel consumption in 2025. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:21:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-urges-travel-tourism-to-join-forces-to-scale-up-sustainable-fuel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-urges-travel-tourism-to-join-forces-to-scale-up-sustainable-fuel/ The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with global consultancy ICF, has today launched a bold new framework urging the entire Travel & Tourism sector to unite in tackling one of its toughest challenges: scaling up the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other renewable fuels. The report, Scaling Up Sustainable Fuel, sets out a practical roadmap for how every business in the sector, no matter its size or role, can help address transport-related emissions and accelerate the shift to cleaner fuels. Fri, 16 May 2025 06:08:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-to-jet-fuel-united-announces-investment-in-power-to-liquid-fuels-compan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-to-jet-fuel-united-announces-investment-in-power-to-liquid-fuels-compan/ United today announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy. This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund follows Twelve’s $83 million Series C funding round and project financing for its first SAF production facility, AirPlant™ One, located in Moses Lake, Washington. The facility is expected to begin production this year and plans to produce 50,000 gallons of SAF annually. Wed, 07 May 2025 05:38:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wheels-up-launches-new-sustainable-aviation-fuel-program-setting-a-new-indu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wheels-up-launches-new-sustainable-aviation-fuel-program-setting-a-new-indu/ Wheels Up Experience Inc., a global leader in private aviation, today announced the launch of its new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. Now, Wheels Up charter customers who opt into this initiative are able to seamlessly book a private jet or group charter flight and contribute towards decarbonizing aviation by supporting SAF. Wed, 07 May 2025 05:32:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atoba-easyjet-and-world-fuel-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding-to-develop/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atoba-easyjet-and-world-fuel-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding-to-develop/ easyJet and ATOBA Energy (ATOBA), in partnership with World Fuel Services (World Fuel) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of long-term supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK. The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonisation strategy and is expected to unlock the SAF value chain through the combination of ATOBA’s SAF aggregation, enabling management of pricing and supply volatility risk for airlines and will be further enhanced by World Fuel’s global jet fuel logistics, blending, storage and distribution infrastructure. Tue, 06 May 2025 05:46:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-announces-signing-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-agreements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-announces-signing-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-agreements/ EVA Air has announced the signing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement agreements with three major suppliers: Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG FUELS) from the United States, COSMO Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (COSMO) from Japan, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation from Taiwan. This strategic move reaffirms EVA Air’s unwavering commitment to sustainability by expanding its SAF footprint and establishing long-term partnerships with global and local suppliers. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:18:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-calls-for-policy-action-to-unlock-e-saf-potential-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-calls-for-policy-action-to-unlock-e-saf-potential-in-europe/ SAS, as a leading member of Project SkyPower (https://project-skypower.org/), joins 75 leading aviation and energy stakeholders in calling for urgent policy support to accelerate the development of e-SAF (Electric Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in the EU. In a newly signed open letter from Project SkyPower, 75 organisations highlight the transformative potential of e-SAF to enhance energy resilience, strengthen Europe’s industrial base, and support aviation’s future climate goals. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:54:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-group-and-aether-fuels-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-group-and-aether-fuels-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/ The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Fuels (Aether), a climate technology firm that plans to set up SAF production plants in the United States of America and South East Asia. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:28:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-extends-its-green-fares-to-all-its-long-haul-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-extends-its-green-fares-to-all-its-long-haul-flights/ Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and its sister airlines within the Lufthansa Group will be extending their present Green Fares to their entire route networks with effect from 4 December 2024. By opting for a Green Fare for their long-haul flight, SWISS customers will reduce the carbon emissions generated by their individual air travel by 10 per cent through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The remaining 90 per cent of such emissions will be offset through a financial contribution to quality climate protection projects. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:54:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-and-airbus-trial-new-corporate-saf-partnership-to-stimulate-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-and-airbus-trial-new-corporate-saf-partnership-to-stimulate-growth/ easyJet and Airbus are trialling a new model to help business travellers address their carbon footprint and stimulate global SAF production. SAF is expected to be a critical lever in decarbonising the aviation sector, offering an estimated 80% reduction in carbon lifecycle emissions on average compared to conventional jet fuel. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:16:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopian-airlines-mou-with-satarem-marks-a-new-era-of-eco-friendly-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopian-airlines-mou-with-satarem-marks-a-new-era-of-eco-friendly-travel/ Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Satarem America Inc. to partner on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Ethiopia. Satarem shall produce SAF in the country, and Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to acquire the SAF from Satarem. With this MoU, Ethiopian Airlines Group has solidified its commitment to sustainability. This strategic partnership marks a significant step Ethiopian Airlines is taking towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:38:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-launches-sustainable-aviation-fuel-initiative-at-singapore-changi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-launches-sustainable-aviation-fuel-initiative-at-singapore-changi/ Emirates has launched its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiative at Singapore Changi Airport in collaboration with Neste, marking its first SAF deployment in Asia. Approximately 3.3 million liters of blended SAF have been integrated into Changi Airport’s fueling system. Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:01:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-group-leads-sustainable-aviation-fuel-adoption-at-changi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-group-leads-sustainable-aviation-fuel-adoption-at-changi/ The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed an agreement with Neste to purchase 1,000 tonnes of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, making them the first carriers to receive Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced at Neste’s refinery at Singapore Changi Airport. Wed, 08 May 2024 06:18:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-adds-saf-on-flights-from-amsterdam-schiphol-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-adds-saf-on-flights-from-amsterdam-schiphol-airport/ Emirates has commenced the activation of its fuel agreement with Neste this month at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Over 2 million gallons of blended SAF will be supplied into the fuelling system at Schiphol Airport over the course of 2024. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:18:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrows-fly-up-breakfast-raises-awareness-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrows-fly-up-breakfast-raises-awareness-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ Heathrow Airport has launched a groundbreaking breakfast called “The Fly Up” in collaboration with Heston Blumenthal’s Perfectionists’ Café to raise awareness of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The breakfast, cooked with oil that is recycled into renewable biofuels, aims to educate travelers about the importance of SAF in reducing the aviation industry’s carbon footprint. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:41:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-adds-new-corporate-partners-to-sustainable-flight-fund-that-now-exce/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-adds-new-corporate-partners-to-sustainable-flight-fund-that-now-exce/ Aircastle, Air New Zealand, Embraer, Google, HIS, Natixis CIB, Safran, and Technip Energies are now part of first-of-its-kind effort to reduce emissions and drive production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by providing startups with both financial and strategic capital Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:02:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-joins-the-solent-cluster-in-pioneering-effort-to-reduce-co2-emissi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-joins-the-solent-cluster-in-pioneering-effort-to-reduce-co2-emissi/ Emirates has made history by becoming the first international airline to become a member of The Solent Cluster, a UK-based initiative aimed at promoting low-carbon investments and reducing CO2 emissions in the South Coast of England. The Solent Cluster is a collaborative effort involving international organizations, manufacturers, businesses, academic institutions, and more. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:54:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-partners-with-enilive-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-supply-in-italy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-partners-with-enilive-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-supply-in-italy/ Ryanair, Europe’s leading airline, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Enilive, a subsidiary of Eni, for the long-term supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at select Ryanair airports in Italy. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:38:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-expands-partnership-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-expands-partnership-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-program/ Cathay is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability by welcoming three new partners into its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme, aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the aviation industry Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:01:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-and-scoot-aim-to-replace-5-of-fuel-with-sustainable-avia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-and-scoot-aim-to-replace-5-of-fuel-with-sustainable-avia/ Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot, both part of the SIA Group portfolio, have set a target to replace 5% of their total fuel requirements with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by 2030. SAF has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel, aligning with the SIA Group’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 07:55:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-begins-operating-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-flights-in-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-begins-operating-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-flights-in-dubai/ Emirates has commenced the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by Shell Aviation for its flights departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Shell has provided 315,000 gallons of blended SAF to Emirates, enabling the airline to power several flights using this eco-friendly fuel. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:22:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-partners-with-usa-bioenergy-for-680-million-gallons-of-s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southwest-airlines-partners-with-usa-bioenergy-for-680-million-gallons-of-s/ Southwest Airlines has entered into a significant offtake agreement with USA BioEnergy for up to 680 million gallons of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Over a 20-year term, once blended with conventional jet fuel, this SAF could yield the equivalent of 2.59 billion gallons of net-zero fuel, resulting in a reduction of 30 million metric tons of CO2 emissions. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:42:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-neste-expand-partnership-for-supply-of-sustainable-aviation-fu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-neste-expand-partnership-for-supply-of-sustainable-aviation-fu/ SAF will be used to power flights from Amsterdam Schiphol and Singapore Changi airports Sat, 21 Oct 2023 07:47:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-nasa-united-airlines-to-test-saf-benefits-with-air-to-air-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-nasa-united-airlines-to-test-saf-benefits-with-air-to-air-flights/ Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 737-10 for United Airlines, will fly on SAF, trailed by NASA’s DC-8 Airborne Science Lab measuring non-CO2 emissions Sun, 15 Oct 2023 08:10:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-aviation-and-renewable-energy-leaders-launch-hydrogen-alliance-to-drive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-aviation-and-renewable-energy-leaders-launch-hydrogen-alliance-to-drive/ The Hydrogen in Aviation (HIA) alliance of major players across aviation will work to accelerate the delivery of zero carbon aviation will work to accelerate the delivery of zero carbon aviation Sat, 09 Sep 2023 05:58:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-introduces-cargo-saf-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-introduces-cargo-saf-program/ Korean Air will launch a program to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for air cargo operations in cooperation with air cargo customers and forwarders. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:47:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-takes-strides-towards-sustainability-uae-operations-switch-to-biofuel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-takes-strides-towards-sustainability-uae-operations-switch-to-biofuel/ Strategic move further enhances environmental efficiency across logistics, catering and travel businesses Sat, 02 Sep 2023 06:38:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-airlines-group-announces-significant-investment-into-nova-pan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-airlines-group-announces-significant-investment-into-nova-pan/ Investment into Nova Pangaea Technologies (NPT) announced by International Airlines Group (IAG) is in addition to a $865 million commitment to SAF Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:38:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-first-100-saf-transatlantic-flight-sets-sights-on-takeoff/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-first-100-saf-transatlantic-flight-sets-sights-on-takeoff/ Virgin Atlantic led consortium confirms the world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight across the Atlantic will fly on November 28, 2023, departing from London-Heathrow to NYC’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, pending further regulatory approvals and testing Sat, 22 Jul 2023 06:45:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/der-touristik-and-lufthansa-group-partner-to-expand-sustainable-aviation-fu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/der-touristik-and-lufthansa-group-partner-to-expand-sustainable-aviation-fu/ DER Touristik is the first major tour operator to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Lufthansa Group Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:45:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-pacific-achieves-milestone-with-first-overseas-refueling-of-sustaina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-pacific-achieves-milestone-with-first-overseas-refueling-of-sustaina/ The airline is committed to increasing its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to achieve its net-zero carbon emissions goal Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:22:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-partners-with-gs-caltex-to-test-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-partners-with-gs-caltex-to-test-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ Korean Air has partnered with GS Caltex, a globally-recognized Korean energy and chemical company, to conduct test flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test flights using SAF will be analyzed and the results will be used by the Korean government to establish SAF quality standards and accelerate commercialization. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:24:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-teams-up-with-lanzajet-to-boost-sustainable-aviation-fuel-production/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-teams-up-with-lanzajet-to-boost-sustainable-aviation-fuel-production/ Airbus and LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company, today announced they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to address the needs of the aviation sector through the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:38:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-and-shell-aviation-sign-purchase-agreement-to-replace-fuel-uplifted-in/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jal-and-shell-aviation-sign-purchase-agreement-to-replace-fuel-uplifted-in/ JAL has signed an agreement with Shell Aviation (“Shell”) which will see aircraft refueled in Los Angeles with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from 2025, supporting JAL’s ESG target of replacing 1% of its whole jet fuel amount with SAF in fiscal year 2025 set in its GX strategy. Sun, 18 Jun 2023 08:08:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-takes-stake-in-sustainable-aviation-fuel-producer-caphenia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-takes-stake-in-sustainable-aviation-fuel-producer-caphenia/ Amadeus has acquired a minority stake in Caphenia, a future producer of synthesis gas, the feedstock of sustainable aviation fuel. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:26:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saf-production-set-for-growth-but-needs-policy-support-to-diversify-sources/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saf-production-set-for-growth-but-needs-policy-support-to-diversify-sources/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its expectation for overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion liters (55 million tonnes) by 2028. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:19:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canadas-inaugural-amsterdam-montreal-route-takes-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canadas-inaugural-amsterdam-montreal-route-takes-off/ Air Canada completed its inaugural Montreal to Amsterdam flights yesterday, with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner using sustainable aviation fuel. Sun, 04 Jun 2023 08:44:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-deal-with-shell-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-supply-at/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-deal-with-shell-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-supply-at/ Qatar Airways will be uplifting at least 5 per cent of SAF for its jet fuel requirements in Amsterdam for the fiscal year 2023-2024 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:38:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-calls-for-urgent-action-on-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-calls-for-urgent-action-on-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called on governments around the world to “get serious” on incentivizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and set ambitious targets to produce adequate quantities. Mon, 29 May 2023 05:12:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mol-and-wizz-air-commercially-test-sustainable-aviation-fuel-supply-at-buda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mol-and-wizz-air-commercially-test-sustainable-aviation-fuel-supply-at-buda/ Three Wizz Air flights took off from Budapest Airport with 37% blend of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™produced from renewable waste and residue raw materials supplied by MOL Sun, 14 May 2023 08:03:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gstaad-palace-becomes-the-first-hotel-to-purchase-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gstaad-palace-becomes-the-first-hotel-to-purchase-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ SWISS and the Gstaad Palace luxury Swiss hotel are embarking on a pioneering new partnership under which the Gstaad Palace becomes the first five-star-superior hotel to procure sustainable fuel for all its SWISS business travel. Sat, 13 May 2023 07:42:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-to-triple-saf-use-in-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-to-triple-saf-use-in-2023/ Airline planning to use 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel in 2023 – about three times more than 2022 and 10 times more than in 2019 Fri, 05 May 2023 11:15:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-invests-5-million-in-sustainable-aviation-fuel-company-firefly-to/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-invests-5-million-in-sustainable-aviation-fuel-company-firefly-to/ First equity investment in biofuel company will allow Wizz Air to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its UK operations from 2028 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:39:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queensland-biofuel-refinery-to-turn-agricultural-by-products-into-sustainab/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queensland-biofuel-refinery-to-turn-agricultural-by-products-into-sustainab/ Agricultural by-products including sugarcane will be turned into jet fuel through investment from the Qantas Group, Airbus and the Queensland Government Sun, 02 Apr 2023 06:52:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-announces-5-million-investment-in-carbon-capture-company-svante/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-announces-5-million-investment-in-carbon-capture-company-svante/ Airline looks to turn CO2 removed from the atmosphere into sustainable aviation fuel Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:36:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alaska-airlines-announces-agreement-with-shell-aviation-to-expand-sustainab/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alaska-airlines-announces-agreement-with-shell-aviation-to-expand-sustainab/ Alaska Airlines has announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement Sat, 25 Mar 2023 06:34:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaiian-airlines-and-gevo-enter-into-sustainable-aviation-fuel-sales-agree/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaiian-airlines-and-gevo-enter-into-sustainable-aviation-fuel-sales-agree/ Hawaiian Airlines today announced that it has reached an agreement with biofuel company Gevo, Inc. to purchase 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over five years. Gevo expects to supply the SAF from a facility to be constructed in the Midwestern United States and begin deliveries to Hawaiian’s gateway cities in California starting in 2029. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:04:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-purchases-largest-ever-batch-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel-to-suppor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-purchases-largest-ever-batch-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel-to-suppor/ 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. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:05:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-invests-5-million-in-algae-based-fuel-producer-viridos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:55:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-most-popular-aircraft-takes-to-the-skies-with-100-sustainable-aviati/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-most-popular-aircraft-takes-to-the-skies-with-100-sustainable-aviati/ Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a key element for the future reduction of air transportation’s carbon footprint, and Airbus is continuing its testing of this bio-jet fuel with a new VOLCAN flight test campaign using the best-selling A320 Family aircraft. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:14:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-names-oscar-the-grouch-as-first-chief-trash-officer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-names-oscar-the-grouch-as-first-chief-trash-officer/ United Airlines has named Sesame Street’s Oscar the Grouch as its first Chief Trash Officer as he and the airline celebrate his love of rubbish. United Airlines’ new, consumer education campaign is designed to promote the expected benefit of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) more broadly. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:03:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrows-sustainable-aviation-fuel-incentive-scheme-triples-use-in-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrows-sustainable-aviation-fuel-incentive-scheme-triples-use-in-2023/ Greener, cleaner jet fuel has become a hot commodity at Heathrow as the airport embarks on the second year of its Sustainable Aviation Fuel incentive scheme. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:29:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-doubles-sustainable-aviation-fuel-purchase-for-commercial-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-doubles-sustainable-aviation-fuel-purchase-for-commercial-operations/ 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. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:07:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-varo-partner-for-a-greener-future-with-sustainable-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-varo-partner-for-a-greener-future-with-sustainable-aviation/ The Lufthansa Group and the energy company VARO are expanding their long-standing partnership and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the production and supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Sat, 04 Feb 2023 08:45:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-partnering-with-travel-places-to-offer-sustainable-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-partnering-with-travel-places-to-offer-sustainable-aviation/ 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. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:47:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-takes-flight-with-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel-in-milestone-demon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-takes-flight-with-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel-in-milestone-demon/ Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:42:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-leads-the-way-in-sustainable-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-leads-the-way-in-sustainable-aviation/ Emirates has successfully completed the ground engine testing for one of its GE90 engines on a Boeing 777-300ER using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:45:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-kicks-off-2023-with-first-saf-delivery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-kicks-off-2023-with-first-saf-delivery/ On January 1, the first batch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) was delivered to Brussels Airport in Belgium. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pipeline that supplies kerosene to Brussels Airlines and Airport will also transport SAF through the same system. Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:02:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-to-purchase-70m-us-gallons-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-to-purchase-70m-us-gallons-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ Virgin Atlantic has today announced the purchase of 10m USG per annum of SAF to be produced by Gevo, Inc. and supplied by Virgin Atlantic’s joint venture partner, Delta Air Lines. Sat, 10 Dec 2022 08:33:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-and-fidelis-new-energy-sign-agreement-for-92-million-gallons-of-sus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-and-fidelis-new-energy-sign-agreement-for-92-million-gallons-of-sus/ JetBlue and Fidelis New Energy, have announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide JetBlue at least 92 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Fidelis’ Grön Fuels GigaSystem™ at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge in Louisiana. Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:25:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-enables-customers-to-purchase-carbon-removal-credits/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-enables-customers-to-purchase-carbon-removal-credits/ British Airways is now offering customers the chance to address their emissions from flying by purchasing certified carbon removal credits. This innovative new approach has been made possible through the airline’s new upgraded climate platform, CO2llaborate, marking another milestone in the airline’s BA Better World sustainability journey. Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:44:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-and-partners-facilitate-saf-commercial-flights-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-and-partners-facilitate-saf-commercial-flights-in-china/ Airbus has signed agreements with Xiamen Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines and Colorful Guizhou Airlines to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial flights in China. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:42:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-etihad-airways-flight-using-sustainable-aviation-fuel-departs-tokyo-n/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-etihad-airways-flight-using-sustainable-aviation-fuel-departs-tokyo-n/ The first Etihad Airways flight to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supplied by ITOCHU Corporation and NESTE took off from Tokyo Narita airport this week. Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:56:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-partners-with-gevo-to-buy-25-million-us-gallons-of-certified/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-partners-with-gevo-to-buy-25-million-us-gallons-of-certified/ Qatar Airways and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer Gevo, Inc. have signed an offtake agreement, where the airline will purchase 25 million US gallons of neat SAF over the course of five years with deliveries expected to commence in 2028 at various airports in California. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:54:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/neste-to-supply-the-air-france-klm-group-with-more-than-1-million-tons-of-s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/neste-to-supply-the-air-france-klm-group-with-more-than-1-million-tons-of-s/ The Air France-KLM Group and Neste have announced the expansion of their existing cooperation with a new strategic partnership for the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to the Group. This new SAF agreement for a period of 8 years is one of the largest of its kind in the aviation industry to date. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:49:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-and-world-energy-collaborate-to-demonstrate-the-future-of-ne/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-and-world-energy-collaborate-to-demonstrate-the-future-of-ne/ Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, to operate the first Net-Zero flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Book & Claim, delivering delegates to COP27 with zero emissions. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:20:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-has-opened-a-new-sustainable-aviation-chapter-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-has-opened-a-new-sustainable-aviation-chapter-in-china/ 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. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:28:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/honeywell-today-announced-a-new-innovative-ethanol-to-jet-fuel-etj-processi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/honeywell-today-announced-a-new-innovative-ethanol-to-jet-fuel-etj-processi/ Honeywell today announced a new, innovative ethanol-to-jet fuel (ETJ) processing technology that allows producers to convert corn-based, cellulosic, or sugar-based ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Depending on the type of ethanol feedstock used, jet fuel produced from Honeywell’s ethanol-to-jet fuel process can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% on a total lifecycle basis, compared to petroleum-based jet fuel.1 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 06:13:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-signed-global-saf-declaration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-signed-global-saf-declaration/ 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. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:22:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-to-use-shells-sustainable-aviation-fuel-from-2026/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-to-use-shells-sustainable-aviation-fuel-from-2026/ Korean Air has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global energy company Shell to purchase their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The MOU explores the supply and purchase of SAF from Shell at major airports in Asia Pacific and the Middle East from 2026 for five years. Sat, 01 Oct 2022 06:16:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-and-breitling-team-up-to-promote-sustainable-fuels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-and-breitling-team-up-to-promote-sustainable-fuels/ SWISS and Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling have entered into a new partnership which is the first of its kind in Switzerland. Under the new arrangement, Breitling will purchase sustainable aviation fuel for all its work-related travel on SWISS. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:16:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-and-omv-sign-mou/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-and-omv-sign-mou/ The Lufthansa Group and the global energy and chemicals group OMV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of more than 800,000 tons of SAF for the years 2023 to 2030. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:57:51 +0000