Aviation gears up for 2030 with a strong push towards SAF and tech innovations, aiming to boost sustainability, workforce, and security.
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LanzaJet Receives $30 Million Investment from Southwest Airlines for SAF Production
The funding will support the development of LanzaJet’s sustainable aviation fuel production facility and a collaboration with SAFFiRE Renewables on its clean ethanol technology.
IAG Plans Largest SAF Deal to Date to Supply European Airlines
With the deal in place, IAG has secured one-third of the SAF it needs to reach its target to fly with 10% SAF by 2030
Ampaire Completes Ground Test of Hybrid Electrical Aircraft Using 100% SAF
Ampaire conducted tests using its Eco Caravan hybrid electric aircraft in order to validate the incorporation of Dimensional Energy’s SAF, made from carbon captured from the atmosphere.
Google, Air New Zealand and More Join United’s Sustainable Flight Fund
The fund has received $200 million in commitments since its inception in February 2023.
Lhyfe, SAF+ International Group Target Aviation Decarbonization with e-SAF
The deal also plans for Lhyfe to build a green hydrogen production site with a capacity of more than 100 tons per day, and 300 megawatts of installed electrolysis capacity, which would supply an e-SAF production site built by SAF+
Aviation Companies Explore Hydrogen Infrastructure in Sweden and Norway
Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia, and Vattenfall are partnering to explore hydrogen aircraft concepts and operations, supply, infrastructures, and refueling needs at airports.
LanzaJet Opens First Ethanol to SAF Production Facility
The world’s first ethanol to SAF production facility is expected to produce 10 million gallons of SAF and renewable diesel per year.
Report: SAF Industry to Reach $16.8 Billion by 2030
The global sustainable aviation fuel market is predicted to grow from $1.1 billion last year largely due to government incentives and increased airline decarbonization commitments.
United States Releases SAF Tax Credit Guidelines
Under the guidance, SAF producers are eligible for a tax credit of $1.25 to $1.75 per gallon, depending on the fuels’ emissions-reducing potential.