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Firefly to produce SAF from sewage sludge via hydrothermal liquefaction; signs 525,000‑tonne Wizz Air offtake

UK start‑up Firefly will convert sewage sludge into sustainable aviation fuel using hydrothermal liquefaction, targeting commercial production by 2029. Wizz Air has signed a 525,000‑tonne offtake, marking a major airline commitment to waste‑derived SAF at scale.

2026-03-12T12:28:13.082532-07:00

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Lufthansa Cargo expands SAF cooperation with CEVA Logistics to scale cargo decarbonisation

2026-03-10T06:14:31.609821-07:00

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Norwegian operates EU's first commercial flight using 40% SAF blend in Denmark

2026-03-09T04:49:02.243823-07:00

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European Commission won’t impose fines on suppliers who miss SAF mandates

2026-03-08T01:37:31.425868-08:00

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Firefly to produce SAF from sewage sludge via hydrothermal liquefaction; signs 525,000‑tonne Wizz Air offtake UK start‑up Firefly will convert sewage sludge into sustainable aviation fuel using hydrothermal liquefaction, targeting commercial production by 2029. Wizz Air has signed a 525,000‑tonne offtake, marking a major airline commitment to waste‑derived SAF at scale.

2026-03-12T12:28:13.082532-07:00

Firefly to produce SAF from sewage sludge via hydrothermal liquefaction; signs 525,000‑tonne Wizz Air offtake

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Lufthansa Cargo expands SAF cooperation with CEVA Logistics to scale cargo decarbonisation Lufthansa Cargo has expanded its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) cooperation with CEVA Logistics to accelerate SAF use across air‑freight operations. The agreement builds on the carrier’s strategy of working with customers and logistics partners to scale SAF demand and reduce cargo emissions.

2026-03-10T06:14:31.609821-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo expands SAF cooperation with CEVA Logistics to scale cargo decarbonisation

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Norwegian operates EU's first commercial flight using 40% SAF blend in Denmark Norwegian operated the EU’s first commercial flight using a 40% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend of 40% in Denmark, marking a milestone in airline fuel decarbonization. It demonstrates commercial-scale deployment of higher SAF blends on regular services and may influence national and EU fuel policy.

2026-03-09T04:49:02.243823-07:00

Norwegian operates EU's first commercial flight using 40% SAF blend in Denmark

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European Commission won’t impose fines on suppliers who miss SAF mandates The European Commission has said it will not levy penalties on sustainable aviation fuel suppliers that fail to meet EU blending mandates, signalling enforcement leniency for mandated SAF volumes. The decision removes the threat of fines for supplier shortfalls while leaving the mandates themselves in place.

2026-03-08T01:37:31.425868-08:00

European Commission won’t impose fines on suppliers who miss SAF mandates

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Heathrow says 2025 flight emissions 7% below 2019, points to SAF progress to bolster third‑runway case Heathrow's 2025 sustainability report shows flight carbon emissions were 7% below 2019 levels. The airport attributes the reduction to progress on sustainable aviation fuel and other measures, using the results to reinforce its argument that a proposed third runway can align with net‑zero goals.

2026-03-06T09:53:30.508665-08:00

Heathrow says 2025 flight emissions 7% below 2019, points to SAF progress to bolster third‑runway case

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Europe's first eSAF plant and Siemens–CAPHENIA tie-up test bankability of power‑to‑liquid SAF On the outskirts of Frankfurt, Europe’s first eSAF plant is converting captured CO2 and green hydrogen into synthetic jet fuel, while Siemens has partnered with cleantech CAPHENIA to accelerate scale‑up. The move spotlights whether power‑to‑liquid SAF can reach bankability and volumes to meet EU mandates.

2026-03-06T07:59:56.751435-08:00

Europe's first eSAF plant and Siemens–CAPHENIA tie-up test bankability of power‑to‑liquid SAF

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Norwegian to run Europe’s first state‑supported domestic route on 40% SAF Norwegian will operate the Aalborg–Copenhagen domestic route throughout 2026 and 2027 using a permanent 40% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend under a state-supported scheme — the first state-backed domestic SAF service in Europe. The commitment applies to all flights on the route for the two-year period.

2026-03-04T07:12:05.815410-08:00

Norwegian to run Europe’s first state‑supported domestic route on 40% SAF

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Airbus pins A320 production cut on Pratt & Whitney GTF delivery delays; flags slow SAF progress Airbus told investors that Pratt & Whitney's delayed GTF engine deliveries forced it to lower its A320 production-rate target, identifying engine supply as the key bottleneck. The company also warned that slow progress on sustainable aviation fuel adoption adds pressure to ramping output and meeting deliveries.

2026-02-27T05:13:09.915277-08:00

Airbus pins A320 production cut on Pratt & Whitney GTF delivery delays; flags slow SAF progress

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Firefly to produce SAF from sewage sludge via hydrothermal liquefaction; signs 525,000‑tonne Wizz Air offtake

Lufthansa Cargo expands SAF cooperation with CEVA Logistics to scale cargo decarbonisation

Norwegian operates EU's first commercial flight using 40% SAF blend in Denmark

European Commission won’t impose fines on suppliers who miss SAF mandates

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