Fuel

News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

Environment

Swiss Researchers Say They Can Produce SAF from Air

Researchers in Switzerland say they have developed technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel using nothing but air and sunlight.
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Environment

Alphabet Groups Urge More Funding on Unleaded Avgas

The heads of six major aviation organizations urged congressional leaders to increase funding for unleaded aviation gasoline research and certification.
Environment

Shell Names Developer for Rotterdam SAF Plant

Industrial engineering solutions provider Worley was selected to establish a low-carbon fuel production operation at Shell's Netherlands facility.
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Aircraft

Low-lead Avgas Approved for Cessna Piston Singles

The approval for use of lower-lead avgas in Cessna's three piston singles applies to new production and legacy airplanes.
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Fuel

Gevo and ADM To Collaborate on SAF Production

Archer-Daniels-Midland and Gevo have signed an MoU that could result in the production of up to 500 million gallons of SAF annually.
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Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Flies Trent 1000 on 100 percent SAF

In collaboration with Boeing and World Energy, Rolls-Royce flew a Trent 1000 on a 747 testbed with unblended sustainable aviation fuel.
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Fuel

JSSI, AvFuel Partner On Carbon Credit Match

JSSI customers can get carbon credits matched in October.
Environment

Signature Launches SAF Book-and-Claim

Signature Flight Support has pumped more than four million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel since it began stocking permanent supplies last year.
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Environment

Atlantic Brings SAF to NBAA-BACE

Atlantic Aviation is supplying sustainable aviation fuel for departing aircraft at its FBO at Harry Reid International Airport during NBAA-BACE.
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Environment

SAF and Carbon Credits Provide Path to Sustainable Bizav Ops

With demands rising for sustainability and decarbonization across aviation, bizav needs to do its part to lower its environmental footprint.
Environment

SAF, Book-and-claim on the Menu for NBAA-BACE

World Fuel Services will ensure that aircraft flying to and from NBAA-BACE can utilize sustainable aviation fuel.
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Airports

Jetex Sees U.S. Business Double in 2021

The company will announce a new Caribbean FBO location here at the convention.
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Environment

Agencies Enthusiastic about SAF Challenge 

Thursday’s online 2021 Business Aviation Sustainability Summit Kick-Off brought together U.S. government experts to discuss SAF production efforts.
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Environment

Signature To Supply SAF for New Airbus U.S. Deliveries

Airbus announced that by November, all aircraft from its U.S. manufacturing facility in Alabama will be delivered with sustainable aviation fuel.
Environment

CHC Flies S-92 with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Helicopter operator CHC has completed the first flight of a Sikorsky S-92 on sustainable aviation fuel.
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Aircraft

Airbus Says Ecosystem Needed To Meet 2035 Timeline for Hydrogen Airliners

France's Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport is hosting a pilot project to supply hydrogen fuel through a partnership with Airbus and Air Liquide.
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Fuel

Blender's Tax Credit Gains Steam on Capitol Hill

Ways and Means includes SAF blender's tax credit as part of budget reconciliation package.
Environment

Shell Looks To Be Leader in SAF Production

Global petroleum producer Shell announced plans to begin production of approximately 2 million tonnes a year of sustainable aviation fuel by 2025.
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Environment

CAAFI Applauds Call to Action on SAF

The Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative applauded the U.S. government’s recognition of the role that SAF will play in decarbonization efforts.
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Environment

Seeking an FBO That Has SAF? 4AIR's Got a Map for That

Sustainability solutions provider 4AIR has posted the first interactive SAF map depicting the availability of SAF for business aircraft operators.
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Environment

Luxaviation and Shell Plan Joint Investment in New FBOs

Luxaviation and Shell Aviation announced a partnership that will expand their business aviation portfolio and reduce environmental impact.
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Environment

Chevron, Gevo Mull Deal to Boost SAF Production

A letter of intent between Chevron and Gevo would see the two companies partner to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
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Engines

GE Extends FAA Sustainable Aviation Partnership

GE Aviation and the FAA are partnering on the development of noise- and emission-reducing technologies for aircraft engines.
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Airlines

United, Honeywell To Partner in Massive SAF Investment

As part of a partnership agreement with Honeywell, United Airlines plans to buy 1.5 billion gallons of SAF from Alder Fuels.
Engines

Safran Runs Makila 2 Helicopter Engine on 100% SAF

Safran has successfully test run one of its Makila 2 helicopter engines on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel .
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Expo To Consider State of the Industry

Air Charter Expo conferences at London Biggin Hill Airport will consider the impact of Covid and Brexit and how the industry can be more sustainable.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Orgs Urge Refundability for SAF Blender's Tax Credit

A coalition of nearly 70 aviation organizations and companies sent a joint letter to Congress urging that any SAF blender's tax credit be refundable.
Environment

Jetex Now Offering SAF at Paris Le Bourget FBO

Jetex announced this week that it is now stocking a permanent supply of sustainable aviation fuel produced by TotalEnergies at its Paris Le Bourget FBO.
Environment

JSSI, Avfuel Partner on Customer Sustainability

Aircraft maintenance plan provider JSSI is aligning with fuel distributor Avfuel to help its clients meet their environmental sustainability goals.
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Environment

Second Monterey FBO Adds SAF Option

Del Monte Aviation, an FBO at California’s Monterey Regional Airport, is now providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its customers.
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