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Virgin Atlantic targeting November for first transatlantic 100% SAF net zero flight

15 February 2023 Christopher Surgenor

Following its successful bid for UK government funding of £1 million ($1.2m), Virgin Atlantic says it expects to conduct the...

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Heart, Embraer and Universal Hydrogen join Air New Zealand’s zero-emission regional aircraft programme

8 February 2023 Tony Harrington

Air New Zealand has named Heart Aerospace, Embraer and Universal Hydrogen as new partners in its Mission Next Generation Aircraft...

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United Airlines forms $50m joint venture to produce SAF from ethanol using a new technology pathway

3 February 2023 Christopher Surgenor

In its largest direct investment in sustainable aviation fuels yet, United Airlines Ventures has formed a $50 million joint venture...

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Emirates and industry partners conduct Boeing 777 demo flight using 100% SAF in one engine

31 January 2023 Tony Harrington

An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER has performed a demonstration flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel to power one of its two...

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New year brings new agreements by airlines in Japan and Europe to purchase sustainable aviation fuel

30 January 2023 Tony Harrington

Amidst a forecast that contracted volumes of sustainable aviation fuel under offtake agreements could double this year, four significant SAF...

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Amex GBT integrates with CHOOOSE to enhance business air travel emissions data

27 January 2023 Christopher Surgenor

Leading B2B travel platform American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has reached an agreement with CHOOOSE to integrate the...

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COMMENTARY: With mounting challenges over its climate impact, is aviation’s social licence at risk?

27 January 2023 Jarlath Molloy and Finlay Asher

This year begins with a reflective assessment of the aviation sector’s climate credentials and the challenges it faces, write Jarlath...

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Singapore investigates offtake mechanisms to drive long-term deployment of SAF at Changi International

25 January 2023 Tony Harrington

Singapore has commenced a study of options to enable and drive the long-term use of sustainable aviation fuel at Changi...

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NASA selects Boeing to develop future single-aisle aircraft capable of reducing emissions by up to 30%

24 January 2023 Tony Harrington

Boeing will partner with NASA to build, test and fly a full-scale demonstrator aircraft, designed to validate technologies which could...

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ZeroAvia conducts landmark first test flight of a hydrogen-electric powered 19-seat commercial aircraft

20 January 2023 Tony Harrington

A key milestone has been reached in the switch to zero-emission commercial aviation with the first test flight of a...