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While Still a Trickle, SAF Flow Increases

With some SAF-use mandates already imposed, and others under consideration, the fuel industry is moving to raise SAF production.

In preparation to offload a load of beef tallow feedstock, steam hoses are connected to the tanker to warm the contents so the tallow can easily flow for the next step in converting it to SAF.

By Curt Epstein • Business Aviation Services Editor

May 24, 2022

There are four pillars on which business aviation is pinning its hopes of meeting its stated sustainability goals: airframe and engine improvements and optimization; new air traffic control technology and procedures; market-based measures such as the purchase of carbon offset credits; and adoption and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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