Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) takes a significant step towards greener air travel by integrating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into its operations. This milestone is powered by Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL), the leading SAF producer in North America. MRL’s innovative use of camelina oil as a renewable fuel source not only reduces carbon emissions but also provides additional income opportunities for farmers.
VietJet, Vietnam’s leading new-age airline, has achieved a landmark feat by becoming the first airline in the country to operate flights powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This initiative demonstrates VietJet’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable aviation, aligning with Vietnam’s ambitious net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
Bangkok Airways, in partnership with OR, has launched the ‘Low Carbon Skies’ initiative, aiming to reduce carbon emissions in aviation operations. The initiative involves using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on flights between Samui and Bangkok. The airline is committed to becoming a ‘sustainable airline’ and has implemented various measures to reduce CO2 emissions, including efficient fuel use and the adoption of alternative energy sources. Bangkok Airways and OR’s collaboration supports global efforts towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and contributes to the proliferation of green aviation in Thailand and the region.
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.
