Results for: Aviation Decarbonization

LanzaJet, a leader in sustainable fuels technology, has received a $20 million investment from Groupe ADP, a global airport operator. This funding will support LanzaJet’s expansion of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production technology worldwide. The investment follows the opening of the company’s Freedom Pines Fuels plant, the first commercial-scale ethanol-to-SAF facility in the world. LanzaJet aims to produce one billion gallons of SAF by 2030, contributing to the decarbonization of the aviation industry.

Virgin Atlantic’s Flight100 made aviation history as the first transatlantic journey powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This pioneering flight demonstrated the safety and efficacy of SAF, showcasing its potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions, improve local air quality, and minimize contrail formation. The success of Flight100, conducted on a Boeing 787 with no aircraft modifications, highlights the feasibility of integrating SAF into existing aviation infrastructure.