Sustainable Aviation Fuel News
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.
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.
Air to Jet Fuel: United Announces Investment in Power-to-Liquid Fuels Company Twelve
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.
Wheels Up Launches New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program, Setting a New Industry Standard
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.
ATOBA, easyJet, and World Fuel sign a Memorandum of Understanding to develop long term supply of SAF
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.
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.
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.
Singapore Airlines Group and Aether Fuels Sign Memorandum of Understanding for SAF
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.
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.
easyJet and Airbus trial new corporate SAF partnership to stimulate growth of SAF industry
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.
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.
Emirates Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative at Singapore Changi Airport
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.