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The UK’s Climate Change Committee says airlines should bear the cost of measures needed to offset emissions associated with expanding London Heathrow, including sustainable aviation fuel and permanent carbon removals. The assessment strengthens the climate-related conditions likely to shape the airport’s growth and airline economics.
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The UK’s Climate Change Committee says airlines should bear the cost of measures needed to offset emissions associated with expanding London Heathrow, including sustainable aviation fuel and permanent carbon removals. The assessment strengthens the climate-related conditions likely to shape the airport’s growth and airline economics.
Singapore has delayed implementation of a levy on air cargo sustainable aviation fuel by one year. The postponement gives cargo operators and other industry stakeholders additional time before the policy takes effect, while extending uncertainty over the timing and cost of SAF-related compliance in the market.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says government backing modeled on U.S. solar subsidies could help unlock sustainable aviation fuel production, including from corn and soy now used for biodiesel. He criticized Europe’s approach while arguing that stronger policy support is needed to overcome persistent supply constraints.
Paddy Lowe, founder of Zero Petroleum, is calling on airlines and governments to take greater risks to scale sustainable aviation fuels, as the company works to certify a “100% replica” of Jet A-1 produced from air and water.
Korean Air is broadening cooperation across commercial and defense aviation: its strategic partnership with Japan Airlines will cover codeshares, frequent-flyer programs, sustainable-fuel procurement, an innovation fund and MRO, while a separate agreement with Thailand’s TAI targets maintenance and upgrades for Thai military aircraft.
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Singapore will proceed with its passenger flight levy as planned while deferring the equivalent charge for cargo flights. The policy is scheduled to begin rolling out in October, with the first sustainable aviation fuel uplift targeted for mid-2027, establishing a near-term framework for SAF funding and use.
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Air New Zealand reported a NZ$336 million pre-tax loss and NZ$242 million after-tax loss for the year ended June, its first loss since 2022. The carrier cited higher fuel and aviation-system costs, engine-related disruption and a peak maintenance year, while saying reliability is improving as aircraft return to service.
Swiss methanol-to-jet fuel producer Metafuels plans to supply airlines with eSAF from 2030 and develop multiple production plants after successfully opening its first demonstration facility. Its chief executive says SAF mandates are effective and that production costs should decline as the industry scales.
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