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An independent analysis by Imperial College London of an Icelandic geothermal demonstration plant concludes it could produce cost-competitive green aviation fuel under the right conditions. Syntholene says the review supports its claims about cheaper eSAF production, though the conclusion is conditional on those requirements being met.
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An independent analysis by Imperial College London of an Icelandic geothermal demonstration plant concludes it could produce cost-competitive green aviation fuel under the right conditions. Syntholene says the review supports its claims about cheaper eSAF production, though the conclusion is conditional on those requirements being met.
NBAA-BACE 2026 brings business aviation operators and suppliers together for programming on new technology and sustainability, including a discussion of sustainable aviation fuel. Avfuel and Elliott Aviation are among the companies highlighting offerings at the show, which also features keynote sessions and a broad conference agenda.
European regulators told industry that targets requiring airlines to use sustainable aviation fuel will remain in place, rejecting calls for the mandates to be reconsidered. The Commission’s position keeps the EU’s mandated SAF uptake trajectory intact, leaving airlines and fuel suppliers to plan against the existing requirements.
Aether Fuels expects several commercial plants to be up and running within 14 years, while anticipating further airline agreements in the near term. The producer says a turning point in scaling sustainable aviation fuel output is unlikely before 2040, underscoring the long lead time between near-term deals and meaningful production growth.
Maria Whittaker discusses how Latin American airline group Abra Group approaches environmental, social and governance priorities, including the role of connectivity, local ecosystems and sustainable aviation fuel certificates. The account offers a view into how the group frames sustainability across its regional airline businesses.
Germany, Austria and Luxembourg have agreed to provide €2.1 billion in joint subsidies for electricity-based sustainable aviation fuel, targeting the cost gap that limits production. The mechanism is intended to accelerate European eSAF output and support the development of a regional supply base.
Virgin Atlantic CEO Corneel Koster criticized growing mandates for sustainable aviation fuel, arguing that customers should not be asked to pay more while SAF supply remains constrained and the promised environmental benefits are not being delivered. His comments highlight the tension between policy targets, fuel availability and airline cost pressures.
The European Union is allocating $494 million in sustainable aviation fuel allowances to carriers for 2025. The funding provides direct support for airline SAF adoption while underscoring the growing role of policy mechanisms in meeting Europe’s aviation decarbonization objectives.
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