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Early data shows uncertainty that UK SAF mandate can be met in its first year

Early data shows uncertainty that UK SAF mandate can be met in its first year SkyTeam announces airline finalists of its competition to drive action on sustainability

SkyTeam announces airline finalists of its competition to drive action on sustainability

SkyTeam announces airline finalists of its competition to drive action on sustainability News Roundup December 2025

News Roundup December 2025

News Roundup December 2025 Swiss advanced SAF technology startups Metafuels and Synhelion reach project milestones

Swiss advanced SAF technology startups Metafuels and Synhelion reach project milestones

Swiss advanced SAF technology startups Metafuels and Synhelion reach project milestones ICAO releases first-ever growth factor for airlines’ CORSIA offsetting requirements

ICAO releases first-ever growth factor for airlines’ CORSIA offsetting requirements

ICAO releases first-ever growth factor for airlines’ CORSIA offsetting requirements PtX fuels have significant Asia-Pacific potential but face many barriers, finds report

PtX fuels have significant Asia-Pacific potential but face many barriers, finds report

PtX fuels have significant Asia-Pacific potential but face many barriers, finds report Airfreight giants DHL Express and FedEx announce big US SAF deals

Airfreight giants DHL Express and FedEx announce big US SAF deals

Airfreight giants DHL Express and FedEx announce big US SAF deals Asia-Pacific study reveals pessimistic outlook for SAF uptake by 2030 as Singapore details levy

Asia-Pacific study reveals pessimistic outlook for SAF uptake by 2030 as Singapore details levy

Asia-Pacific study reveals pessimistic outlook for SAF uptake by 2030 as Singapore details levy Supply shortage means airlines have no chance of meeting a 10% SAF by 2030 target, says IATA chief

Supply shortage means airlines have no chance of meeting a 10% SAF by 2030 target, says IATA chief

Supply shortage means airlines have no chance of meeting a 10% SAF by 2030 target, says IATA chief New Zealand initiatives announced on electric aircraft, hydrogen refuelling and carbon removals

New Zealand initiatives announced on electric aircraft, hydrogen refuelling and carbon removals

New Zealand initiatives announced on electric aircraft, hydrogen refuelling and carbon removals EU states to mobilise 500 million euro support for early-mover eSAF production startups

EU states to mobilise 500 million euro support for early-mover eSAF production startups

EU states to mobilise 500 million euro support for early-mover eSAF production startups News Roundup October/November 2025

News Roundup October/November 2025

News Roundup October/November 2025

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New Zealand initiatives announced on electric aircraft, hydrogen refuelling and carbon removals

8 December 2025 Tony Harrington

Air New Zealand has commenced testing of a battery-electric BETA Alia CX300 aircraft, ahead of commercial evaluation of cargo flights...

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Four zero-emission aircraft and powertrains prepare for test flights in Australia and New Zealand

22 January 2025 Tony Harrington

Four prototypes of zero-emission aircraft and powertrains are being readied for test flights in Australia and New Zealand during 2025...

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New partnerships target Australia’s first test and commercial hydrogen-electric flights

27 June 2023 Tony Harrington

Hydrogen-powered aviation is gaining altitude in Australia with two new industrial collaborations formed to progress production and deployment of hydrogen-electric...