TagSAF(50)
Content concerning a variety of biomass replacements and/or blends for commercial Jet-A fuel. These are referred to broadly as Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
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Truckee Tahoe Airport Goes All-in on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Author: Mike Schwanz Published in: November-December Truckee Tahoe Airport (TRK) in California recently made a bold environmental move by changing from standard Jet A to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The general aviation airport started offering SAF several years ago, with a goal of gradually increasing the percentage sold to 100% by the end of 2023. -
WA’s largest oil refinery ramps up cleaner fuels as climate laws take hold
By Isabella Breda Seattle Times staff reporter CHERRY POINT, Whatcom County — Thick steam billowed from a series of towers and pipes, intricately woven together to form a powerhouse of the region’s energy production and Washington’s largest oil refinery. BP’s Cherry Point facility, which belched more than 2 million metric tons of climate-warming gases into -
2023-08-23Sustainable aviation fuels: Roles of airports & networks
This presentation by Erin Cooke of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) outlines the roles that airports and networks can play in advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). It covers how airports can baseline emissions, set policy ambitions, study supply chain and financing challenges, and build awareness among future fuel buyers. The presentation also addresses how broader coalitions can streamline roadmaps, advocate for funding, and expand incentives to accelerate SAF adoption. -
Sustainable aviation fuels aren’t the answer; flying less is
By Laura Gibbons and Brandon Bowersox-Johnson Special to The Seattle Times Despite The Seattle Times’ editorial board’s enthusiasm for sustainable aviation fuels, SAF remain a dangerous fantasy. If we buy into this myth, we will continue expanding air travel instead of what we actually must do: significantly reduce flights until real solutions are in place. -
WA must double-down on its investment in sustainable aviation
Gov. Jay Inslee speaks with Sheila Remes, Boeing vice president of environmental sustainability, as they prepare to speak at the Paris Air Show on a panel about aviation sustainability on June 20, 2023. (Dominic Gates / The Seattle Times) By The Seattle Times editorial board For the first time since the pandemic, the Paris Air -
New $800M sustainable aviation fuel plant planned for Washington state
1 of 2 | Amer Halilovic, working as a fueling agent, pulls a hose back to a hydrant cart (at right) after refueling an Alaska Airlines jet at Sea-Tac International Airport on Jan. 10, 2020. Dutch company SkyNRG has announced plans… (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times) By Dominic Gates Seattle Times aerospace reporter -
Sustainable air travel is within reach
By Rachel King Special to The Times Boeing and NASA just announced a billion-dollar partnership to build the aircraft of the future. The new slender-winged jets, which could burn 30% less fuel than planes today, may zoom through the skies as soon as the 2030s. Improved fuel efficiency is good news, considering that air travel -
Alaska Airlines Biofuel-Powered Aircraft Refueling
A ground crew member wearing a high-visibility vest refuels an Alaska Airlines aircraft labeled 'Biofuel powered.' at what appears to be a tarmac fueling operation. The image is credited to Alaska Air Group, indicating this is an official promotional or documentary photo related to Alaska Airlines' sustainable aviation fuel initiatives. -
Honeywell Flight Test Boeing 757 Taxiing at Sea-Tac Airport with SAF Campaign Livery
A Honeywell Flight Test Boeing 757 aircraft taxis at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (taxiway sign T4, runway 22-04 visible). The fuselage displays a campaign message reading 'THE FUTURE IS JET FUEL MADE FROM MUSTARD SEEDS' with the hashtag #futureshaper, promoting Honeywell's sustainable aviation fuel research using their test engines. -
2023-02-07HB 1505: Promoting the alternative jet fuel industry in Washington
Washington State House Bill 1505 aims to promote the alternative jet fuel industry by establishing tax breaks for businesses that produce or sell alternative jet fuel, updating the state's Clean Fuels Program to better support aviation fuels, and directing Washington State University to convene a workgroup to study and make recommendations on alternative jet fuel policy. The bill also expands the Department of Commerce's Statewide Office of Renewable Fuels to include alternative jet fuels as a focus area. While the bill primarily addresses fuel economics and climate goals rather than airport noise directly, it is relevant to Sea-Tac Airport operations as it could influence the types of fuels used by aircraft flying in and out of the region.