On October 21, Airbus and Cathay Group announced a joint investment of up to USD 70 million to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Asia and worldwide. The partnership was unveiled at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Hong Kong, co-hosted by Alex McGowan, Cathay Pacific’s Chief Operations and Service Delivery […]
On October 14, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued the Administrative Measures for the Central Budgetary Investment Special Fund for Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction, officially listing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects among the key areas eligible for central government funding. Under the category of “Low-Carbon, Zero-Carbon, and Negative-Carbon Demonstration Projects,” the […]
According to Reuters, Spain’s energy company Moeve has become the first external sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier to join Shell’s blockchain-based Avelia platform, aimed at expanding the use of SAF. Avelia, launched in 2022 in partnership with American Express Global Business Travel and Accenture, operates a “book-and-claim” system connecting airlines, fuel suppliers, and corporate customers. […]
Singapore and Australia have agreed to strengthen cooperation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), biofuels, and other clean energy initiatives. The announcement was made on October 8 during the 10th Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders’ Meeting in Canberra, where both nations unveiled the upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP 2.0). Singapore currently leads the biofuel sector in the region, […]
On October 15, European energy logistics company Exolum announced a £4.5 million ($6 million) investment to build the UK’s first independent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in southwest England. The project marks the first step in creating a national SAF blending hub network to support the country’s transition toward greener aviation. […]
According to ChiniMandi, India is preparing to launch a pilot project to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) recently received certification to produce SAF at its Panipat refinery, paving the way for domestic production. The SAF blend will be developed using the Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty […]
As South Korea’s 2027 deadline for mandatory use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in all commercial flights approaches, major refiners are ramping up production while urging government support for early infrastructure investment. According to the roadmap released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, airlines must […]
According to Gulf Times, Dubai-based Lootah Biofuels has become one of the first local companies to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the UAE market. The company announced a three-phase roadmap for SAF deployment. In the short term, Lootah Biofuels will import SAF to meet immediate demand. In the medium term, it plans to establish […]
HD Hyundai Oilbank has officially entered the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market, marking its first domestic supply and a decisive step into the eco-friendly biofuel sector. The company announced on the 24th that, starting this month, it will provide SAF for Korean Air’s Incheon–Kobe route, following earlier exports to Japan. Under the agreement, Hyundai Oilbank […]
Korean Air is expanding its use of domestically produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on flights to Kobe and Osaka, Japan. Following a successful one-year trial on the Incheon–Haneda route (Aug 2024–Aug 2025), the airline confirmed the safety and performance of local SAF. From September 19, 2025, to December 31, 2026, Korean Air will operate around […]