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• Peter Millard
A Brazilian company backed by Mubadala Capital plans to invest $3 billion in producing sustainable aviation fuel from macauba fruit, harvested from palm trees. The proposed project links an emerging biofuel feedstock to large-scale SAF ambitions in Brazil and could expand the sector’s alternative supply base.
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A Brazilian company backed by Mubadala Capital plans to invest $3 billion in producing sustainable aviation fuel from macauba fruit, harvested from palm trees. The proposed project links an emerging biofuel feedstock to large-scale SAF ambitions in Brazil and could expand the sector’s alternative supply base.
A Gates-founded firm is backing a startup developing lower-carbon jet fuel produced from hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The investment targets a potentially cheaper pathway to produce clean aviation fuel by converting hydrogen and CO2 into jet-range hydrocarbons, aiming to scale decarbonized fuel supply.
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Delta Air Lines joined Minnesota officials to celebrate the opening of a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility serving Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport. The project is designed to expand SAF access at Delta’s second-largest hub, adding a second MSP SAF facility for supply growth.
Delta and other carriers have announced new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiatives, but the cluster’s central message is that meeting airline SAF targets will require a major “step-change” in technology advancements. The road to net-zero ambitions remains steep despite growing commitments.
FAA Deputy Administrator Rocheleau says the Dec. 31, 2030 deadline for unleaded avgas may need to be moved if a suitable fuel isn’t available by then. The acknowledgement signals timeline risk tied to fuel production and availability rather than regulatory design.
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Turkish Airlines will expand by leasing seven A321-200NX aircraft from CALC and has placed an order for 12 pilot training devices with HAVELSAN as new simulator facilities open from 2027. The carrier also agreed to participate in the SAFFA Fund. Korean Air signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration to counter illegal wildlife trafficking.
SMI says it is pursuing participation from the world’s 10 busiest airports in a large-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiative, aiming to scale up SAF volumes. The program is framed around backing and momentum from the King Charles-led push to expand SAF availability and production.
Air Canada and Airbus are jointly investing up to C$13.7 million to establish a sustainability co-investment platform aimed at scaling commercial sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Canada. The initiative is set up as a co-funded investment vehicle to accelerate SAF industry growth at commercial scale.
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