Korean Air SAF Trials Will Help Government Set Standards

Korean Air 787s

Korean Air plans to conduct a series of test flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to aid the South Korean government in establishing SAF standards and usage guidelines. The airline signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean fuel provider GS Caltex to partner on the program. The test flights are planned to be operated for six months and will take place in the second half of 2023.
 

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Korean Air plans to conduct a series of test flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to aid the South Korean government in establishing SAF standards and usage guidelines. The airline signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean fuel provider GS Caltex to partner on the program. The...
Adrian Schofield

Adrian is a senior air transport editor for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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