SAF Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/tag/saf/ Latest news and insights from the aviation and travel industry in Africa Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:03:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://airspace-africa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-African-Airspace-Logo-Favicon-01-32x32.png SAF Archives - Airspace Africa https://airspace-africa.com/tag/saf/ 32 32 Governments Urged to Incentivize the Scaling-Up of SAF Production as Volumes Grow https://airspace-africa.com/2023/12/06/governments-urged-to-incentivize-the-scaling-up-of-saf-production-as-volumes-grow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=governments-urged-to-incentivize-the-scaling-up-of-saf-production-as-volumes-grow https://airspace-africa.com/2023/12/06/governments-urged-to-incentivize-the-scaling-up-of-saf-production-as-volumes-grow/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:03:32 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=11679 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. In 2023, SAF volumes reached over 600 million liters (0.5Mt), double the 300 million liters (0.25 Mt) produced in 2022. SAF accounted for 3% of all renewable fuels produced, with 97% of renewable fuel production going to other sectors. In 2024 [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/12/06/governments-urged-to-incentivize-the-scaling-up-of-saf-production-as-volumes-grow/feed/ 0 African Airlines Raise Concerns over Expensive Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/22/african-airlines-raise-concerns-over-expensive-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=african-airlines-raise-concerns-over-expensive-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/22/african-airlines-raise-concerns-over-expensive-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:41:10 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10427 The aviation industry is increasingly recognizing the importance of adopting sustainable practices to mitigate its environmental impact. In a thought-provoking panel discussion, industry leaders at a recently concluded AviaDev Africa event in Nairobi shed light on the challenges faced by African airlines in adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The panelists stressed the urgent need to [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/22/african-airlines-raise-concerns-over-expensive-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf/feed/ 0 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Encouraging but Needs Government Action https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/07/sustainable-aviation-fuel-production-encouraging-but-needs-government-action/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sustainable-aviation-fuel-production-encouraging-but-needs-government-action https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/07/sustainable-aviation-fuel-production-encouraging-but-needs-government-action/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:57:12 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=10213 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its expectation for overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion liters (55 million tonnes) by 2028. Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will comprise a portion of this growing output which is being achieved through new renewable fuel refineries and the expansion of [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2023/06/07/sustainable-aviation-fuel-production-encouraging-but-needs-government-action/feed/ 0 Rolls Royce and Gulfstream Complete First Test Flight of an Ultra Long-Range Business Jet Powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel https://airspace-africa.com/2022/12/19/rolls-royce-and-gulfstream-complete-first-test-flight-of-an-ultra-long-range-business-jet-powered-by-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rolls-royce-and-gulfstream-complete-first-test-flight-of-an-ultra-long-range-business-jet-powered-by-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel https://airspace-africa.com/2022/12/19/rolls-royce-and-gulfstream-complete-first-test-flight-of-an-ultra-long-range-business-jet-powered-by-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:34:05 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=8740 Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. have conducted the first original equipment manufacturer test flight of an ultralong-range business jet powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The test took place on the BR725-powered Gulfstream G650 twin-jet over Gulfstream’s headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. Demonstrating that current Rolls-Royce engines for business jet and large civil applications can [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/12/19/rolls-royce-and-gulfstream-complete-first-test-flight-of-an-ultra-long-range-business-jet-powered-by-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel/feed/ 0 2022 SAF Production Increases 200% – More Production Incentives Needed to Reach Net Zero https://airspace-africa.com/2022/12/07/2022-saf-production-increases-200-more-production-incentives-needed-to-reach-net-zero/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-saf-production-increases-200-more-production-incentives-needed-to-reach-net-zero https://airspace-africa.com/2022/12/07/2022-saf-production-increases-200-more-production-incentives-needed-to-reach-net-zero/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:18:25 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=8609 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will reach at least 300 million liters in 2022—a 200% increase on 2021 production of 100 million liters. More optimistic calculations estimate total production in 2022 could reach 450 million liters. Both scenarios position the SAF industry on the verge of an [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/12/07/2022-saf-production-increases-200-more-production-incentives-needed-to-reach-net-zero/feed/ 0 ATR, Braathens Airlines and Neste Complete First Flight in History with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel on a Regional Commercial Aircraft https://airspace-africa.com/2022/06/22/atr-braathens-airlines-and-neste-complete-first-flight-in-history-with-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel-on-a-regional-commercial-aircraft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atr-braathens-airlines-and-neste-complete-first-flight-in-history-with-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel-on-a-regional-commercial-aircraft https://airspace-africa.com/2022/06/22/atr-braathens-airlines-and-neste-complete-first-flight-in-history-with-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel-on-a-regional-commercial-aircraft/#respond Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:59:21 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=6872 Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, Swedish airline Braathens Regional Airlines and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier Neste supplier Neste have collaborated to enable the first ever 100% SAF-powered test flight on a commercial regional aircraft. When used in neat form Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ reduces greenhouse gas emissions over its life cycle by up to [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/06/22/atr-braathens-airlines-and-neste-complete-first-flight-in-history-with-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel-on-a-regional-commercial-aircraft/feed/ 0 ACI and ATI Launch New Study on the Integration of Sustainable Aviation Fuels at Airports https://airspace-africa.com/2022/06/09/aci-and-ati-launch-new-study-on-the-integration-of-sustainable-aviation-fuels-at-airports/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aci-and-ati-launch-new-study-on-the-integration-of-sustainable-aviation-fuels-at-airports https://airspace-africa.com/2022/06/09/aci-and-ati-launch-new-study-on-the-integration-of-sustainable-aviation-fuels-at-airports/#respond Thu, 09 Jun 2022 07:30:26 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=6670 Airports Council International (ACI) World and the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) have today launched a first-of-its-kind study on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to support the decarbonization of the industry and contribute to building a viable future for aviation and communities worldwide. The Integration of Sustainable Aviation Fuels into the Air Transport System publication provides an [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/06/09/aci-and-ati-launch-new-study-on-the-integration-of-sustainable-aviation-fuels-at-airports/feed/ 0 AFKLMP Welcomes Morgan Cargo Onboard its SAF Programme https://airspace-africa.com/2022/04/09/afklmp-welcomes-morgan-cargo-onboard-its-saf-programme/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afklmp-welcomes-morgan-cargo-onboard-its-saf-programme https://airspace-africa.com/2022/04/09/afklmp-welcomes-morgan-cargo-onboard-its-saf-programme/#respond Sat, 09 Apr 2022 04:28:36 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=5945 Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has welcomed Morgan Cargo Limited South Africa and Morgan Cargo Kenya to its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program. Morgan Cargo is the first South African forwarder to sign up for the AFKLMP SAF initiative and is South Africa’s biggest perishable freight forwarding agent, offering a full range of logistics solutions to a [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/04/09/afklmp-welcomes-morgan-cargo-onboard-its-saf-programme/feed/ 0 Airbus Completes First A380 Flight Powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel https://airspace-africa.com/2022/03/29/airbus-completes-first-a380-flight-powered-by-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=airbus-completes-first-a380-flight-powered-by-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel https://airspace-africa.com/2022/03/29/airbus-completes-first-a380-flight-powered-by-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel/#respond Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:07:27 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=5823 Airbus has performed a first A380 flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus’ A380 test aircraft MSN 1 took off from Blagnac Airport, Toulouse, France at 08h43 on Friday 25 March. The flight lasted about three hours, operating one Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine on 100% SAF. 27 tonnes of unblended SAF were provided [...]

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]]> https://airspace-africa.com/2022/03/29/airbus-completes-first-a380-flight-powered-by-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel/feed/ 0 IATA Publishes Latest Developments Towards Achieving Net Zero https://airspace-africa.com/2021/12/21/iata-publishes-latest-developments-towards-achieving-net-zero/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iata-publishes-latest-developments-towards-achieving-net-zero https://airspace-africa.com/2021/12/21/iata-publishes-latest-developments-towards-achieving-net-zero/#respond Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:13:24 +0000 https://airspace-africa.com/?p=4763 IATA has published the first of its monthly newsletters rounding up some of the key developments in aviation and environment as the industry pushes towards its target of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. “To remind you, at the IATA AGM in Boston, on October 4th, airlines agreed a resolution calling for net-zero CO2 emissions. While [...]

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