Articles for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Horizons Middle East & Africa 11/05/2024
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Horizons Middle East & Africa 11/05/2024

Bloomberg  

This is Horizon's Middle East and Africa. So obviously, we're talking a lot about oil and some of these big energy themes in addition to the number one talk of the town here today, and that is those US elections. I mean, look, it's I think at Ipac, the oil ministers have been saying this for years, especially the ones …

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Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets. But fueling the effort has not been easy
6 months ago

Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets. But fueling the effort has not been easy

Associated Press  

MENOKEN, N.D. — Some day, the passenger jets that soar 35,000 feet over Dan McLean’s North Dakota farm could be fueled by corn grown on his land and millions of other acres across the Midwest. Ethanol trade groups estimate that federal tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel, combined with the existing credit for renewable fuels, can provide between $1.85 and …

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Biden administration details how producers of sustainable aviation fuel will get tax credits
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden administration details how producers of sustainable aviation fuel will get tax credits

Associated Press  

The Biden administration spelled out guidelines Tuesday for tax breaks designed to boost production of sustainable aviation fuel and help curb fast-growing emissions from commercial airplanes. The Treasury Department actions would clear the way for tax credits for corn-based ethanol if producers follow “climate-smart agriculture practices,” including using certain fertilizers and farming methods. To qualify, sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, …

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US Treasury Department issues guidelines around a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel
1 year ago

US Treasury Department issues guidelines around a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel

Associated Press  

The Biden administration released long-awaited guidance on Friday around tax credits for aviation fuel that reduces emissions of greenhouse gases compared with fuel made from crude oil. Treasury said the update will include “new modeling of key feedstocks and processes used in aviation fuel,” and will consider the impact on emissions from growing crops used to make the fuel. Ethanol …

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Sunak, Cameron and King Charles each take own private jets to travel to Cop28
1 year ago

Sunak, Cameron and King Charles each take own private jets to travel to Cop28

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But opposition parties and activists accused Mr Sunak of climate hypocrisy – criticising the use of separate jets as …

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Airlines Race Toward a Future of Powering Their Jets With Corn
1 year ago

Airlines Race Toward a Future of Powering Their Jets With Corn

New York Times  

UNCHARTED WATERS Airlines Race Toward a Future of Powering Their Jets With Corn Carriers want to replace jet fuel with ethanol to fight global warming. Groundwater use for corn 2008-2020 change DECREASE INCREASE 100 m3 10 m3 N.D. MINN. WIS. S.D. KAN. Aridity Index 1979-1991 average DRIER WETTER N.D. MINN. WIS. S.D. Aridity Index 1979-1991 average DRIER WETTER Aridity Index …

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Asia-Pacific airlines aim for 5% green fuel usage by 2030
1 year, 1 month ago

Asia-Pacific airlines aim for 5% green fuel usage by 2030

Live Mint  

The Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines has set a target for its members to adopt 5% sustainable aviation fuel usage by 2030 to reduce carbon emissions, signalling demand to fuel producers. We have fossil fuels which can only be tapped in certain parts of the world whereas feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel is available everywhere in the form of waste, agricultural …

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Countries must be allowed to prepare own plans for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: India
1 year, 6 months ago

Countries must be allowed to prepare own plans for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: India

The Hindu  

India on May 31 asserted that global mandates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel with 2050 as the target year was “too early” and that each State must be allowed to develop its strategy as per its national plans. It also sought support from the U.N. Aviation watchdog ICAO to achieve carbon net zero goals alongside other priorities in the aviation sector …

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‘Historic’: Hardeep Singh Puri on AIX Connect's first flight using sustainable aviation fuel
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Historic’: Hardeep Singh Puri on AIX Connect's first flight using sustainable aviation fuel

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday announced the successful operation of the first domestic flight by AIX Connect using India-produced sustainable aviation fuel. Calling it a new chapter in SAF, Puri said, “Today, I received crew and passengers who took the first commercial passenger flight from Pune to Delhi powered by indigenously produced sustainable aviation fuel. Proud to launch …

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India eyes to mandate use of 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2025: Oil Minister
1 year, 7 months ago

India eyes to mandate use of 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2025: Oil Minister

The Hindu  

India plans to mandate the use of 1% of sustainable aviation fuel for domestic airlines by 2025, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on May 19, in a bid to cut emissions from the sector. Unlike the United States and the European Union, India does not have policies governing sustainable aviation fuel yet. Mr. Puri said for jet fuel mixed …

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Vistara first airline in India to operate commercial flight on wide-body aircraft using sustainable fuel
1 year, 7 months ago

Vistara first airline in India to operate commercial flight on wide-body aircraft using sustainable fuel

India TV News  

New Delhi: Vistara, the Indian full-service carrier, announced on Thursday that it has become the first Indian airline to operate a commercial domestic flight on a wide-body aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel. According to the airline, this historic feat was achieved on Vistara's brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which flew from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi to Chhatrapati Shivaji …

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Airline Vistara operates long-haul wide-body aircraft using sustainable fuel
1 year, 8 months ago

Airline Vistara operates long-haul wide-body aircraft using sustainable fuel

Hindustan Times  

Airline Vistara said on Thursday it became India's first carrier to operate a wide-body aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel on a long-haul route. Airline Vistara operates long-haul wide-body aircraft using sustainable fuel Vistara is a joint venture between Tata group and Singapore Airlines. By using a blend of 30 per cent such sustainable aviation fuel with 70 conventional jet fuel, …

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Could air power your flight someday? Airlines are betting on it
1 year, 10 months ago

Could air power your flight someday? Airlines are betting on it

Firstpost  

New technologies are in the works, including hydrogen-powered aircraft, fully electric planes and synthetic jet fuel made from carbon extracted from the atmosphere By the middle of this century, most cars and buses should be powered by renewable energy, while bikes, electric trains and your own two feet will continue to have little impact on the climate. And if global …

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Air India, AirAsia India and Vistara Partner With CSIR-IIP Aiming a Low Carbon Future
2 years, 3 months ago

Air India, AirAsia India and Vistara Partner With CSIR-IIP Aiming a Low Carbon Future

News 18  

Air India, AirAsia India, and Vistara joined hands with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Indian Institute of Petroleum on Thursday to collaborate and work together on the research, development, and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels. The International Air Transport Association has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2050 in line with the objectives …

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Virgin Group plans to use low-carbon fuel made from plastic waste
2 years, 10 months ago

Virgin Group plans to use low-carbon fuel made from plastic waste

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Virgin Group has announced that it plans to source lower-carbon fuel made from waste plastic for …

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How close are we to guilt-free flying?
3 years, 1 month ago

How close are we to guilt-free flying?

CNN  

CNN — Gleaming airplanes have been returning to the empty blue skies above 30,000 feet in recent months, opening up travel possibilities as they skim the clouds on their way towards unfiltered sunshine. “A potential scenario is that 65% of will be abated through sustainable aviation fuels,” Willie Walsh, the former British Airways boss who is now IATA’s director general, …

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Air France-KLM launches its first long-haul flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel
3 years, 7 months ago

Air France-KLM launches its first long-haul flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Air France-KLM is set to launch the first long-haul flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel …

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Microsoft to Buy Credits For Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Cover Travel For Employees on Business Trips
4 years, 1 month ago

Microsoft to Buy Credits For Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Cover Travel For Employees on Business Trips

News 18  

2 In a novel move to reduce carbon emissions, Microsoft on Thursday announced it would buy credits for sustainable aviation fuel to cover travel on flight routes the most-frequented by its employees during business trips. The tech giant will purchase SAF credits from Dutch company SkyNRG, the pioneer and global leader for sustainable aviation fuel, and deliver to the airport …

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