sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

By Victoria Moores
The UK is expected to release details of its SAF mandate by the end of 2023, requiring jet-fuel suppliers to produce increasing SAF blends starting from 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore's transport minister says the aviation industry and regulators should be open-minded to potential SAF feedstocks widely available in Southeast Asia.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
The debate—and data—is unsettled about the environmental impact of using ethanol versus waste streams for SAF.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Emerging Technologies

By Victoria Moores
Tune in as Aviation Week editors speak with IAG Head of Sustainability Jonathon Counsell on aviation’s path to net zero, including reducing non-CO2 emissions.
Window Seat Podcast

By Victoria Moores
Airlines participating in the EU emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) are being encouraged to claim up to €2 billion ($2.1 billion) in EU ETS allowances.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Commercial aircraft are currently only certified to operate with a 50% SAF blend.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jeremy Kariuki
The partnership will help grow 4AIR’s presence in the U.S., giving customers in the region access to 4AIR’s carbon offset and reduction programs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
U.S. ethanol producers have been lobbying the Biden administration to allow use of the GREET model.
Emerging Technologies

By Chen Chuanren
The results of the SAF pilot program will be incorporated into CAAS’ Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint, which is set to be published in the coming months.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Use of the model is opposed by environmental groups that fear it could incentivize the production of fuels with uncertain emissions benefits.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
The research was performed by German Aerospace Center DLR, Copenhagen Airport, Scandinavian Airlines and BP.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Karen Walker
IATA Madrid conference focused on actions and urgency to grow SAF supply.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The report was commissioned by SkyNRG and SFS Ireland, in partnership with Avolon, Boeing and ORIX Aviation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois, Bill Carey, Guy Norris, Lee Ann Shay
The industry is on the fast track to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but faces considerable hurdles, executives said at the NBAA-BACE show.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
From leaf blower to quiet drone; Stratospheric 5G; Amazon’s new delivery drone; SAF burns cleaner.
Emerging Technologies

By Jeremy Kariuki, Molly McMillin, Lee Ann Shay, Guy Norris, Bill Carey
Recorded live from NBAA-BACE 2023, Jeremy Kariuki, Molly McMillin, Guy Norris, Lee Ann Shay and Bill Carey share their favorite moments from the show.
NBAA

By Guy Norris
Carbon cycle benefits of SAF are known, but will it help reduce the formation of persistent contrails? A Boeing and NASA flight test looks to find out.
Emerging Technologies

By Alan Dron
The SAF will be blended with conventional jet fuel and supplied for Emirates’ flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol and Singapore Changi airports.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris
Questions covered SAF feedstock, chemical processes, whether engines require modifications and knowledge of environmental benefits and global regulations.
NBAA

By Bill Carey
The “Climbing Fast” campaign to project GA industry leadership on sustainability is part of an ongoing commitment to net-zero carbon emissions begun in 2021.
NBAA

By Graham Warwick
Giant miscanthus is a perennial grass that can be grown as an energy crop without competing with food crops for land.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
China’s government has issued an outline to guide development of a green-aviation manufacturing industry by 2035.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
If Ryanair Group wants to hit 300 million passengers a year by 2034, its operations will need to be sustainable. And that is likely to require SAF investments.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo
NBAA panelists noted that a limited supply of aircraft engines and other components is constraining aircraft OEMs from ramping up production too fast,
NBAA