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Our new report, "Pathways to Sustainable Aviation Fuel - North America Edition," produced for Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress, is out. This includes: * The current landscape of SAF Production and Adoption * Regulatory frameworks in the US and Canada * Five key challenges and ways of overcoming them * Future outlooks By me for Sustainability In The Air, you can download the full report for free, by clicking on the link.

This #EarthDay, we're highlighting the integral role that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plays in a future of flying that's healthier for the planet. Boom’s sustainable supersonic airliner, Overture, is designed to fly on up to 100% SAF.  Boom has access to up to 10 million gallons of SAF per year from Dimensional Energy and AIR COMPANY for the duration of the Overture flight test program. Both companies produce SAF from waste CO2 using only renewable energy, allowing Boom to directly close the carbon loop. Learn more about the importance of SAF for a sustainable future of flight here: https://lnkd.in/d3bF-h3

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📣 Today's the day! We're so excited for the start of Sustainable Aviation Futures' SAF Congress, of which the SASHA Coalition is a proud partner! Our Project Assistant Sabrina Khan-Dighe and EU Policy and Coalition Consultant Martijn P. are in Amsterdam for a unique three days of talks from policy and industry experts from across the SAF value chains. ✈ Martijn will be speaking about how to ensure the aviation industry doesn't adopt fuels that are not truly sustainable long term and how to focus efforts on green hydrogen-derived fuels. Read more about our partnership with the SAF Congress here! 👇 👇 #decarboniseaviation #saf #sustainableaviationfuels #greenhydrogen

In the transport policy space, “don’t regulate our [cars/trucks/buses/motorcycles], dirty fuels are the problem” is the oldest dodge in the book. Boom Supersonic takes this to a whole new level by arguing that the fuel intensity of its plane — 5 to 8x that of current jets on a seat-km basis, according to Boom research — will be a boon to SAF markets. But who would pay for it? Given current cost of SAFs -- double that of fossil jet fuel on the low side, 5x+ for the e-fuels referenced here -- finding customers to cover a twenty-fold increase in fuel/seat-km is a very tall order. The engine OEMs know this well, which is why Overture remains the world's first supersonic glider.

A recent study by the The International Council on Clean Transportation has highlighted the urgent need for cleaner jets by 2035 to achieve net zero emissions targets. Key findings of the report include: 💡 Development of low-emission jet engines is critical 💡 Increased investment in sustainable aviation fuels 💡 Collaboration across the industry is essential for achieving net zero goals Read the full article on Energy Connects to learn more about the study's insights. #EnergyConnects #energynews #energyindustry #news #oott #sustainableaviation #energytransition

 E-Fuels-only bill is a slap in the face for aviation It is not only in politicians' Sunday speeches that it is repeatedly emphasized that sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are essential for reducing the climate impact of aviation. However, sustainable aviation fuels are currently only available in limited quantities and are significantly more expensive than fossil kerosene. PtL SAFs, or in other words e-fuels for aviation, are the most promising from an environmental and scaling perspective. In order to achieve the national and European climate targets, the use of e-fuels is essential in aviation as a matter of priority due to the lack of alternative energy options, without neglecting the fact that the production of PtL SAF can also produce fractions for ground-based transport. It is and remains a mistake to assume that the production ramp-up of e-fuels would pave the way for the ramp-up of PtL SAF. A simple look at the technology routes shows: Aviation would lose out on this route. Read more about it below.

It was a pleasure to join "Turning it up with H₂ in Aviation" by Zukunft Gas. Together with Volker Ratzmann from DHL and Nina Leuenberger from NOW GmbH, we discussed the importance of decarbonizing the aviation sector and the role of various value streams, such as hydrogen, SAF (bio or synthetic), and more efficient aviation practices. A big thank you to the 100+ listeners who engaged with us! (proving that decarbonization can be more exciting than a quick nap after lunch 😉) The current market momentum is certainly creating a perfect storm for innovation and growth in this sector: ➡️ 2-3% of global CO₂ emissions are connected to aviation, while the majority of humanity is not flying (mostly limited to wealthier countries). ➡️ The SAF market is projected to reach over $800 billion by 2050. ➡️ The regulatory landscape is shifting rapidly, particularly in the EU and USA. However, significant funding is still required to scale up SAF production, and this is where governments need to step up their efforts. For example, by offering state offtake agreements, they can reduce the risks for investors and make the business case for SAF projects much more appealing. Green fuels are a German and European success story - we have the know-how, processes, and funding to innovate in this market globally. But if we don't bring more projects to life faster and prove economic viability, we risk losing the race, just as we did with solar. At Greenlyte Carbon Technologies, we're making sustainable aviation more viable than ever! Our combined DAC + hydrogen technology significantly lowers the cost of CO₂ and H₂ supply, dramatically reducing the cost of green fuels. 🌱 Dr. Niklas Friederichsen

We are delighted to be working with Carbon Neutral Fuels as our Silver Sponsor for the upcoming Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress taking place in Amsterdam from 21 - 23 May! 👏 Carbon Neutral Fuels is a technology integrator aiming to produce sustainable fuels for hard-to-decarbonize industries, including the aviation and maritime sectors. Our ambition is to provide a sustainable replacement to fossil fuels by leveraging the groundbreaking advances made in carbon dioxide removal and fuel synthesis approaches. We will deploy novel technologies to sequester excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and use clean hydrogen to make synthetic fuels that replace fossil fuels. For more information visit 👉 https://cnf.energy/ - Would you like to join Carbon Neutral Fuelsa at Europe's leading SAF & aviation decarbonisation Event? Discover how you can get involved via: https://lnkd.in/g5h7xbgG #SAF #sustainableaviation #sustainableaviationfuel #aviation #aviationdaily #aviationnews #aviationindustry #aviationinnovation #airlinesandairplanes #airlines #airlineindustry #renewableenergy #renewablesindustry #renewables #cleanenergy #cleanenergytransition #cleanenergyfuture #netzero #netzerocarbon #networking #event #amsterdam #europe #climatechange #congress #innovation #leaders #airlinenews #sustainable #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefuture #ReFuelEU

Innovating toward #sustainability and fuel efficiency is part of business aviation's legacy. Learn about the industry's commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 in #ClimbingFast's FAQ