With governments and airlines committed to decarbonizing aviation by 2050, innovative solutions are required, and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) could play a major role in meeting targets. By 2050, IATA estimates that SAF could contribute around 65% of a reduction in emissions to reach net-zero.
Elyse Energy has secured funding to support development of projects to produce power-to-liquid SAF and e-methanol for maritime transport in France and Spain.
A study by German aerospace center DLR also shows that further reductions in climate impact are possible by switching to hydrogen as an aviation energy source.
During a panel discussion held at the Air Charter Expo (ACE) here Sept. 12, industry insiders described some of the issues currently being worked through by airports, airlines, airframers and their suppliers.
With fewer slots available next summer at Amsterdam’s airport, the Netherlands’ plan to cap flight capacity to limit noise is starting to become a reality.
Airbus has formed a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) strategic partnership with Washington D.C.-based DG Fuels (DGF). The partnership will use a new fuel-production system developed by DGF to source SAF from a wider range of waste and residue sources.
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