Fuel

News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

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Chevron, Gevo Mull Deal to Boost SAF Production

A letter of intent between Chevron and Gevo would see the two companies partner to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

September 13, 2021

GE Extends FAA Sustainable Aviation Partnership

GE Aviation and the FAA are partnering on the development of noise- and emission-reducing technologies for aircraft engines.

Engines

September 10, 2021

United, Honeywell To Partner in Massive SAF Investment

As part of a partnership agreement with Honeywell, United Airlines plans to buy 1.5 billion gallons of SAF from Alder Fuels.

Airlines

September 9, 2021

Safran Runs Makila 2 Helicopter Engine on 100% SAF

Safran has successfully test run one of its Makila 2 helicopter engines on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel .

Engines

September 8, 2021

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Air Charter Expo To Consider State of the Industry

Air Charter Expo conferences at London Biggin Hill Airport will consider the impact of Covid and Brexit and how the industry can be more sustainable.

Charter & Fractional

September 7, 2021

Orgs Urge Refundability for SAF Blender's Tax Credit

A coalition of nearly 70 aviation organizations and companies sent a joint letter to Congress urging that any SAF blender's tax credit be refundable.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 30, 2021

Jetex Now Offering SAF at Paris Le Bourget FBO

Jetex announced this week that it is now stocking a permanent supply of sustainable aviation fuel produced by TotalEnergies at its Paris Le Bourget FBO.

Environment

August 25, 2021

JSSI, Avfuel Partner on Customer Sustainability

Aircraft maintenance plan provider JSSI is aligning with fuel distributor Avfuel to help its clients meet their environmental sustainability goals.

Environment

August 16, 2021

Second Monterey FBO Adds SAF Option

Del Monte Aviation, an FBO at California’s Monterey Regional Airport, is now providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its customers.

Environment

August 9, 2021

Georgia FBO Joins the Avfuel Network

Flightways Columbus, the lone FBO at Georgia’s Columbus Airport (KCSG) is now the newest member of the Avfuel branded dealer network.

FBOs

August 3, 2021

Gulfstream Record Flight Earns First Sustainable Honors

Gulfstream is the first company to receive the National Aeronautic Association’s “Sustainable Wings” certification for an SAF-fueled record-setting flight.

Environment

July 30, 2021

U.S. Airlines Wrestle with Fuel Shortages

An unexpectedly rapid rise in travel demand and western U.S. wildfires contribute to a shortage of fuel at mainly smaller airports.

Airlines

July 27, 2021

Beam Touts Off-grid Solar Power for Electric Aircraft

Clean-technology startup Beam Global believes it has advanced the case for off-grid solar energy as an aircraft power source.

Environment

July 26, 2021

Western U.S. Airports See Jet-A Shortage

Some areas in the western United States are experiencing a shortage of jet fuel.

Fuel

July 26, 2021

Air bp Introduces ISCC SAF in Spain

Air bp has sold the first of its SAF ISCC-Plus certified sustainable aviation fuel in Spain to launch customer NetJets Europe.

Environment

July 15, 2021

EBAA and GAMA ‘Encouraged’ by EU’s SAF Proposals

The European Commission is seeking to introduce a sustainable aviation fuel blending mandate starting in 2025.

Environment

July 15, 2021

Airbus Joins Canada’s SAF+ Sustainable Fuel Consortium

Europe’s dominant airframe maker has committed to invest in SAF development and production in North America.

Environment

July 15, 2021

Boeing Partners with SkyNRG on Sustainable Fuel Initiative

Collaboration among Boeing, SkyNRG, and SkyNRG Americas will lead to more availability of SAF globally and use by the airframer for its own operations.

Environment

July 14, 2021

UK's Farnborough Airport Now Stocking SAF

London-area business aviation hub Farnborough Airport is the latest UK gateway to offer continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.

Environment

July 12, 2021

IATA To Update its Long-term CO2 Reduction Target

The airline trade body points to CORSIA and SAF as key short-term solutions to address airlines’ CO2 emissions.

Airlines

July 8, 2021