According to Corporate Jet Investor UK, Titan Aviation Fuels International is actively supporting business aviation operators in complying with upcoming EU fuel blending regulations. Set to take effect in January 2025, the regulation mandates that operators flying more than 500 flights annually must refuel with a 2% SAF blend at designated airports across mainland Europe.

Titan is closely monitoring which airports will be required to supply the 2% SAF blend, informing operators when and where compliance is necessary. The company is also assisting by providing clearly itemized invoices that reflect the SAF blend cost, helping operators demonstrate regulatory compliance.

In addition, Titan is working with operators to identify airports that can supply SAF blends on demand, as well as those that can provide standard Jet-A fuel for operators not listed under the EU’s ReFuelEU mandate.

May 19- 4AIR, the Ohio-based sustainable aviation solutions company, announced that its interactive “Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Supply Map” is now live on the Aviation International News (AIN) website, with more than 100 SAF supply locations around the globe formally labeled and verified.

The map will be an important tool for business aviation operators looking for SAF on a global scale. As SAF feedstock sources and production processes become more diverse, tracking its use is becoming more critical. 4AIR’s Assure SAF Registry system provides customers with accurate tracking and certification of SAF use, supporting credible claims in voluntary carbon emission reduction and regulatory reporting, and reinforcing the company’s environmental credentials.

According to statistics, 15 new SAF supply points were added globally in the first quarter of 2024, and about 50 new ones are expected for the whole year. To date, the 114 SAF supply points identified by 4AIR cover 92 airports worldwide, including 47 in the U.S., 43 in Europe, and one each in Asia and the Middle East.

Through this ever-expanding map, 4AIR is providing strong support to promote the decarbonization of the global aviation industry and build a transparent and efficient SAF ecosystem.

In a major step towards aviation decarbonization, Qantas, Ampol, and Sydney Airport—supported by members of the Qantas Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition—have successfully imported Australia’s largest-ever shipment of sustainable aviation fuel. This week, nearly 2 million litres of neat SAF arrived from Malaysia and is now undergoing blending, testing, and certification at Ampol’s Kurnell facility before entering Sydney Airport’s fuel supply chain.

Once blended at approximately 18%, the fuel will power Qantas and Jetstar 737 flights, equivalent to around 900 return journeys from Sydney to Auckland. The use of this SAF is expected to cut carbon emissions by about 3,400 tonnes—comparable to removing 800 cars from the road for a year.

This milestone highlights the growing momentum to develop a viable domestic SAF industry, demonstrating both Ampol’s and Sydney Airport’s readiness to handle SAF within existing infrastructure. It also reinforces the critical role of national carriers like Qantas in advancing Australia’s clean aviation future.

The UK has announced a bold set of initiatives to establish itself as a global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and accelerate the path to zero-carbon flight. Unveiled by Parliament this week, the measures aim to fast-track the commercialization of clean fuels while supporting national employment and economic growth.

Each SAF producer will receive an additional £400,000 grant to assist with fuel testing and certification—on top of the £63 million already distributed this year through the Advanced Fuels Fund.

To ensure price stability for consumers, the government is also introducing a Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM), funded by levies on aviation fuel suppliers. The scheme is expected to keep average ticket price increases within £1.50 per year. The Department for Transport (DfT) will continue to work with industry partners on finalizing RCM details.

These combined efforts reflect the UK’s strategic commitment to decarbonizing aviation and leading the global shift toward greener skies.

On May 9, Thailand’s aviation industry marked a green milestone – Bangkok Airways and PTT Petroleum & Retail Business officially signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) announcing the use of Thai locally-produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for flight operations. This is the first time that Thai-made SAF has been put to practical use, signaling that the country’s aviation fuel industry is moving towards self-control and sustainable development.

The signing ceremony was held at Bangkok Airways headquarters. Dechit Chareonwong, Senior Executive Vice President of Operations of Bangkok Airways, said that this cooperation is an important step for the two companies to work together and will be a strong impetus for Thailand’s aviation industry to start a new era of “green flight”.

Chaipruet Watchareekhup, Aviation and Marine Marketing Manager of PTT’s Petroleum and Retail Business, said that as Thailand’s leading aviation fuel distributor, PTT’s cooperation with Bangkok Airways to use locally manufactured SAF for the first time is an important signal to promote the industry’s green transformation.

The SAF, supplied by PTT Global Chemical, is understood to utilize the Co-processing technology route, which combines innovative products with sustainable production processes to ensure fuel performance and environmental standards.

This cooperation will not only help Bangkok Airways achieve its carbon reduction target, but also lay the foundation for Thailand to have a say in the global aviation decarbonization process.

Singapore Airlines and its Cool Airline jointly announced on May 9 that it has signed agreements with two companies to procure sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and related certificates. SIA has purchased 1,000 tons of pure, CORSIA-compliant SAF from Finnish Petroleum, the second time it has sourced such fuel locally, which will help drive the development of Singapore’s SAF ecosystem and enhance supply chain resilience.

In addition, SIA also procured carbon emission reduction certificates equivalent to 2,000 metric tons of SAF from a U.S.-based biofuel company through the “certificate trading” model, which allows it to declare emission reduction benefits without the need to physically deliver the certificates. Both transactions were completed in the first quarter of this year and are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 9,500 metric tons.

SIA is also an active participant in the Green Fuel Forward program to drive demand for SAF in the Asia Pacific region. SIA’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms. Li Wenfen, said the company will continue to work with its global partners to decarbonize the airline industry, laying the groundwork for a 5% SAF utilization rate by 2030 and a net zero emissions target by 2050.

Spanish airline Volotea announced in April that it had reached an agreement with Total Energy to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the airline’s flights from French airports.

Volotea plans to purchase up to 7.5 million liters (nearly 2 million gallons) of SAF from Total Energy between 2025 and 2029, an amount that will enable the airline to reduce the carbon footprint of flights operating from French airports.

According to a study by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the use of pure SAF can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90 percent over its entire lifecycle compared to traditional fossil-based aviation fuels.

Jia’ao Environmental Protection announced on May 7 that the company’s controlling subsidiary, Lianyungang Jia’ao New Energy Co., Ltd. has successfully completed the first batch of about 13,400 tons of bio-jet fuel marketed and sold, realizing the first domestic compliant export delivery. This marks the key breakthrough from R&D to industrialization of the bio-jet fuel project after the company obtained the export qualification.

On April 25, Bangchak Group officially opened its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production unit at its refinery in Phra Khanong, marking an important step in Thailand’s green aviation fuel sector. The unit is operated by Bangchak’s subsidiary, BSGF Company Ltd. and adheres to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System (ISCC) standards.

The opening ceremony was officiated by Princess Sirindhorn, a member of Thailand’s royal family, demonstrating the country’s strong focus on sustainable energy development, and is the first stand-alone pure SAF production facility in Thailand to realize the integration of the full value chain from raw material sourcing, processing to product distribution, said Chaiwat Kovavisarach, CEO and President of Bangchak Group.

The new plant uses proven Hydrogenated Ester and Fatty Acid (HEFA) technology to produce up to 1 million liters (264,000 gallons) per day from fatty acids such as waste cooking oil or vegetable oils. In addition to the main product, pure SAF, the plant will also produce by-products such as bio-liquefied petroleum gas and bio-naphtha. The facility is currently in the performance commissioning phase and full commercial operation is imminent.