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ICAO's New Standards Will Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption

ICAO has adopted new global standards for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), setting a 5% CO2 reduction target by 2030 to accelerate adoption and curb aviation's carbon footprint.

6 hours ago3 min
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ICAO's New Standards Will Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption
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How a new Netherlands facility will boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel supply.

A major Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility in the Netherlands is now operational, converting waste biomass to jet fuel to advance aviation decarbonization efforts.

18 hours ago3 min
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How a new Netherlands facility will boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel supply.
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How Will ICAO's New Global Standard Reshape Future Aircraft Emissions?

ICAO adopted a more stringent global CO2 emissions standard for aircraft, requiring compliance for new designs by 2027 and in-production models by 2030.

18 hours ago3 min
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How Will ICAO's New Global Standard Reshape Future Aircraft Emissions?
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California's Hydrogen Gas Blending Plan Faces Safety Risks and Community Pushback

SoCalGas's proposed hydrogen blending pilot in Orange Cove, California, faces opposition from residents and critics over health and safety risks, despite state goals to curb pollution.

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California's Hydrogen Gas Blending Plan Faces Safety Risks and Community Pushback
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New Netherlands SAF Plant Opens: Will It Finally Boost European Supply?

A major Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant opened in the Netherlands, promising to increase SAF availability and affordability for airlines operating in the European Union.

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New Netherlands SAF Plant Opens: Will It Finally Boost European Supply?
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EASA Greenlights New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Standard: What Does It Mean for European Airlines?

EASA approved a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) standard, accelerating SAF adoption and impacting European airlines' operations and decarbonization efforts.

Jan 13, 20263 min
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EASA Greenlights New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Standard: What Does It Mean for European Airlines?
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Is Record Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Enough to Meet Net-Zero Goals?

Global production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has hit record levels, but industry experts warn massive investment is still needed to meet future net-zero targets.

Jan 12, 20264 min
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Is Record Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Enough to Meet Net-Zero Goals?
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Victoria Bushfire Crisis: 70 Aircraft Deployed as Fatal Blaze Disrupts Air Travel

Victoria's bushfire emergency, marked by a confirmed fatality in Longwood, triggered the deployment of 70 aircraft and caused significant commercial aviation disruption at Melbourne and Avalon airports due to smoke.

Jan 12, 20263 min
Victoria Bushfire Crisis: 70 Aircraft Deployed as Fatal Blaze Disrupts Air Travel
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Why Must Governments Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Net-Zero 2050?

IATA is urging governments to create incentives for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to help the industry reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Jan 12, 20263 min
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Why Must Governments Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Net-Zero 2050?
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How Japan Airlines Is Accelerating Zero-Emission Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Development

Japan Airlines (JAL) is accelerating its net-zero 2050 goal by partnering with ZeroAvia, H2FLY, and Universal Hydrogen to study the feasibility of hydrogen-electric regional aircraft.

Jan 12, 20263 min
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How Japan Airlines Is Accelerating Zero-Emission Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Development
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Did ICAO's New Global Standard for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Finally Launch?

ICAO adopted a new global framework for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), setting a collective 5% CO2 emissions reduction target by 2030 to accelerate decarbonization.

Jan 12, 20263 min
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Did ICAO's New Global Standard for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Finally Launch?
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ICAO Sets 5% Carbon Reduction Goal: What New Global SAF Standards Mean

ICAO adopted a Global Framework for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), setting a collective goal for a 5% carbon intensity reduction by 2030.

Jan 11, 20263 min
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ICAO Sets 5% Carbon Reduction Goal: What New Global SAF Standards Mean
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Will New Government Funding Finally Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production?

Several governments announced new funding initiatives to boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, accelerating the global transition toward cleaner air travel.

Jan 11, 20263 min
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Will New Government Funding Finally Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production?
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State-Approved Sinopec-CNAF Restructuring Fuels China's SAF Commercial Push

China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) and China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNAF) are restructuring to integrate the jet fuel industrial chain and accelerate the large-scale commercial use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Jan 11, 20263 min
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State-Approved Sinopec-CNAF Restructuring Fuels China's SAF Commercial Push
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How Condor Is Funding Sustainable Aviation Fuel With Customer Round-Ups

Condor is accelerating aviation decarbonization by partnering with Caphenia for e-SAF and launching a customer flight round-up program to fund additional Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Jan 11, 20263 min
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How Condor Is Funding Sustainable Aviation Fuel With Customer Round-Ups
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Singapore Mandates Green Fuel Tax: How Will Changi Airport Fund Its 2030 SAF Target?

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will implement a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) levy on departing flights from October 2026 to fund a 3-5% SAF adoption target by 2030.

Jan 11, 20263 min
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Singapore Mandates Green Fuel Tax: How Will Changi Airport Fund Its 2030 SAF Target?
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Is Aviation's Green Fuel Future at Risk as IATA Warns of SAF Slowdown?

IATA warns that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) growth is losing momentum, despite doubling to 1.9 Mt in 2025, due to poorly designed mandates and high costs.

Jan 11, 20263 min
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Is Aviation's Green Fuel Future at Risk as IATA Warns of SAF Slowdown?
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Can AeroVerde's New Biofuel Project Meet Europe's SAF Demand by 2030?

Haffner Energy and IGNIS P2X launched AeroVerde in Spain to produce bio/e-Sustainable Aviation Fuel from residual biomass, addressing the EU's critical 6% SAF mandate by 2030.

Jan 10, 20263 min
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Can AeroVerde's New Biofuel Project Meet Europe's SAF Demand by 2030?
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Amazon and Boeing Back $20M Accelerator to Solve Sustainable Aviation Fuel Price Gap

The Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator, backed by Boeing and Amazon executives, launched with $20 million to scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in the Pacific Northwest.

Jan 10, 20263 min
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Amazon and Boeing Back $20M Accelerator to Solve Sustainable Aviation Fuel Price Gap
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Washington State Commits $20M to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Washington State launched the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator (CSAA) with a $20 million commitment to boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and cut aviation carbon emissions.

Jan 10, 20263 min
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Washington State Commits $20M to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
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