SAF California and US airlines aim to grow SAF supply tenfold by 2035 The agreement's goal is for California to supply enough SAF to cover 40% of intrastate flights’ fuel needs. Melodie Michel 01 November 2024
Aviation Wizz Air launches SAF trial to prepare for EU mandate The trial will also involve a passenger survey to understand consumer awareness of SAF. Melodie Michel 22 October 2024
Aviation IATA to launch platform connecting airlines to SAF suppliers SAF producers will be able to post available or planned SAF volumes for airlines to register interest. Melodie Michel 01 October 2024
Carbon offsets British Airways signs £9mn worth of carbon removal and CCUS deals "There is no pathway to net zero for aviation without carbon removals.” Melodie Michel 25 September 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Volvo scraps 2030 EV target Volvo lessens EV ambition, governments refine aviation's net zero plans, and a high-profile CSO retires. Melodie Michel 05 September 2024
Policy & Standards Malaysia government releases aviation decarbonisation roadmap Malaysia could implement “a national policy to require SAF utilisation on all flights” in the future. Melodie Michel 05 September 2024
Climate litigation NGOs seek review of EU Taxonomy criteria for aviation and shipping “The aviation criteria are so weak that 100% of Ryanair’s order books could be labelled ‘green’." Melodie Michel 02 September 2024
People & Culture WestJet on the lookout for next Chief Sustainability Officer WestJet's current Chief People, Corporate and Sustainability Officer, Angela Avery, is retiring. Melodie Michel 30 August 2024
SAF UK’s Royal Air Force begins routine SAF flights The Royal Air Force has a target of achieving net zero operations by 2040. Melodie Michel 16 August 2024
Climate Targets Air New Zealand drops 2030 SBTi target due to supply chain issues The airline is now considering a new near-term emissions reduction target “that could better reflect challenges within the industry”. Melodie Michel 30 July 2024