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Environmental aviation updates on sustainable fuel, carbon emissions, green technology, and regulatory developments affecting the industry.

LanzaTech's £600m Sustainable Fuel Facility Targets Humberside: Can UK Aviation Go Green?

LanzaTech announced plans for its £600 million DRAGON II sustainable aviation fuel facility at Humberside, a major step for UK low-carbon flight by 2030.

Feb 5, 20264 min
LanzaTech's £600m Sustainable Fuel Facility Targets Humberside: Can UK Aviation Go Green?
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Why is Adelaide University leading a major China project on sustainable jet fuel?

Adelaide University will lead a two-year project with China to advance sustainable aviation fuel cooperation, backed by a significant grant to accelerate SAF deployment.

Feb 5, 20263 min
Why is Adelaide University leading a major China project on sustainable jet fuel?
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How Will New Pacific Northwest SAF Production Boost Aviation Decarbonization?

A new state-of-the-art Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility has commenced operations in the Pacific Northwest, promising a significant boost to regional SAF supply and utilizing advanced waste-to-fuel technology.

Feb 5, 20263 min
How Will New Pacific Northwest SAF Production Boost Aviation Decarbonization?
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FedEx Expands Green Fuel Use: Which Two Major US Hubs Are Next for SAF?

FedEx expanded blended sustainable aviation fuel deployment to Dallas/Fort Worth and JFK, totaling five major U.S. airports for its SAF program.

Feb 5, 20262 min
FedEx Expands Green Fuel Use: Which Two Major US Hubs Are Next for SAF?
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Google and Singapore Airlines Pioneer New Sustainable Fuel Procurement Trial.

Google, Singapore Airlines, and DBS Group are testing a voluntary sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchase trial in Singapore before a planned October green levy.

Feb 4, 20263 min
Google and Singapore Airlines Pioneer New Sustainable Fuel Procurement Trial.
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How Singapore Airlines, Google, and DBS will fund future sustainable fuel.

Singapore is launching a voluntary centralised SAF procurement trial with Google, Singapore Airlines, and DBS Group to refine processes for an upcoming green levy.

Feb 4, 20263 min
How Singapore Airlines, Google, and DBS will fund future sustainable fuel.
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How Asia-Pacific's New SAF Mandates Will Reshape Global Aviation Decarbonization

Asia-Pacific governments, including Japan and Singapore, are implementing new SAF mandates and levies to accelerate decarbonization, backed by Airbus's supply chain investments.

Feb 4, 20263 min
How Asia-Pacific's New SAF Mandates Will Reshape Global Aviation Decarbonization
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How will Asia-Pacific produce 40% of the world's SAF by 2050? [Airbus]

Airbus forecasts Asia-Pacific will produce 40% of the world's Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2050; new government mandates are accelerating uptake.

Feb 3, 20263 min
How will Asia-Pacific produce 40% of the world's SAF by 2050? [Airbus]
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Hydrogen Utopia Reveals Plan for Waste Plastics to Jet Fuel in Saudi Arabia

Hydrogen Utopia International published a preliminary business model for large-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production from waste plastics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Feb 3, 20263 min
Hydrogen Utopia Reveals Plan for Waste Plastics to Jet Fuel in Saudi Arabia
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Singapore's SAFCo Trial: Why Google and Singapore Airlines Are Buying Green Fuel Now

Singapore Airlines, Google, and seven other firms joined the SAFCo trial to centrally procure sustainable aviation fuel before the mandatory SAF levy begins in October 2026.

Feb 3, 20263 min
Singapore's SAFCo Trial: Why Google and Singapore Airlines Are Buying Green Fuel Now
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Why is the Airline Sector Falling Behind on the Crucial Clean Fuel Switch?

IATA Director-General Willie Walsh warns the airline industry's green transition is lagging, citing the high cost and limited output of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Feb 3, 20263 min
Why is the Airline Sector Falling Behind on the Crucial Clean Fuel Switch?
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Why Is the Airline Industry's Clean Fuel Transition Stalling, According to the IATA Chief?

IATA chief Willie Walsh warns the airline industry's clean fuel transition is stalling due to high costs and limited Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) output.

Feb 2, 20263 min
Why Is the Airline Industry's Clean Fuel Transition Stalling, According to the IATA Chief?
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Can Boeing and Technion's New Fuel Technology Solve Aviation's SAF Crisis?

Boeing and Technion advance their SAF Innovation Center into the applied development phase, aiming to produce commercially viable electrofuels from green hydrogen and CO2.

Feb 2, 20263 min
Can Boeing and Technion's New Fuel Technology Solve Aviation's SAF Crisis?
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Can ASEAN Fuel Aviation's Future? 8.5 Million BPD SAF Potential by 2050

The ASEAN SAF 2050 Outlook report projects the region could produce 8.5 million barrels per day of Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2050, positioning it as a major global exporter and a key player in aviation decarbonization.

Jan 28, 20263 min
Can ASEAN Fuel Aviation's Future? 8.5 Million BPD SAF Potential by 2050
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Boeing and Technion Push for Cost-Competitive Electrofuels in New SAF Phase

Boeing and the Technion are moving their joint sustainable aviation fuel initiative from studies to practical development of cost-competitive electrofuels.

Jan 27, 20262 min
Boeing and Technion Push for Cost-Competitive Electrofuels in New SAF Phase
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How Brussels Airport's Digital Twin is Accelerating Net-Zero Emissions by 2030

Brussels Airport partnered with IES to create a digital twin, confirming its plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, significantly ahead of the industry's 2050 goal.

Jan 27, 20263 min
How Brussels Airport's Digital Twin is Accelerating Net-Zero Emissions by 2030
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Asia's SAF Supply Gets Boost: EcoCeres Opens Malaysia's First Commercial Plant.

EcoCeres opened Malaysia's first commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant in Johor, adding 420,000 tonnes of capacity to Asia's decarbonization efforts.

Jan 27, 20263 min
Asia's SAF Supply Gets Boost: EcoCeres Opens Malaysia's First Commercial Plant.
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Singapore Becomes First to Levy Passenger Tax for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Singapore implements the world's first green fuel levy on passengers; the tax starts October 2026 to fund a 1% SAF mandate.

Jan 27, 20263 min
Singapore Becomes First to Levy Passenger Tax for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
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EcoCeres Opens Malaysia's First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant, Boosting Regional Supply

EcoCeres commissioned its 420,000-ton renewable fuel plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor, marking Malaysia's first facility for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production.

Jan 27, 20263 min
EcoCeres Opens Malaysia's First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant, Boosting Regional Supply
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Why is SAF Growth Slowing? IATA Blames Policy for Missed Decarbonization Targets.

IATA warns Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production growth is slowing, falling short of net-zero targets; 2026 output will only reach 0.8% of jet fuel demand.

Jan 27, 20263 min
Why is SAF Growth Slowing? IATA Blames Policy for Missed Decarbonization Targets.
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