TagSustainable Aviation Fuels(76)
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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 -
2023-05-02Sustainable aviation fuels / Addressing local air quality
Airlines for America presented at the 2023 Aviation Noise & Emissions Symposium at UC Davis, outlining U.S. airlines' environmental record and climate commitments, including a goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The presentation highlighted a 94% reduction in significant noise exposures since 1975, major improvements in fuel efficiency, and a target to make 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel available by 2030. Key pathways to further reduce emissions include new aircraft technology, operational improvements, modernized air traffic control, and the long-term potential of electric, hybrid, or hydrogen-powered flight. -
Aviation biofuel scales from demonstration to production
By Marissa Nall – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Apr 18, 2023 Listen to this article 6 min Sustainable aviation fuels are reaching an inflection point in Washington state, with mounting public and private sector investments to encourage large-scale production. Airline users have snapped up every drop of SAF they could get their hands on in -
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. -
Volts – What’s Going On With Biofuels?
Although the article (and the evidence) on biofuels is clear, the subject of aviation comes up in the last eight minutes of the podcast. And it is agreed that aviation (and perhaps marine) are the only defensible uses of biofuels. However, there is a ceiling--the amount of biofuels that can be generated from waste materials. There is no, zero defensible use case for growing crops specifically for biofuels. In every such case, the net is a huge negative. -
WA can lead the next sustainable era of aerospace
By Chris Raymond and Jon Holden Special to The Times Washington has been at the center of aviation since 1916, when Bill Boeing founded his airplane company in a shipyard on Seattle’s Duwamish River. Since then, the state has led the world in designing and manufacturing airplanes that have connected and protected people around the world. -
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. -
2023-01-23House Bill 1505 – Alternative Jet Fuel Industry Promotion Act
Washington House Bill 1505 (2023) aims to promote the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by establishing tax incentives, clean fuel credits, and research initiatives to grow the alternative jet fuel industry in the state. The bill defines 'alternative jet fuel' as lower-carbon fuels that can be blended with conventional jet fuel without modifying aircraft engines or existing infrastructure. Beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the legislation highlights improved air quality benefits for airport workers and communities surrounding airports like Sea-Tac. -
What is SAF? Some say sustainable aviation fuel is the key to a greener airline industry
Key Points More sustainable fuel sources are a key to reducing the carbon footprint of flying. Sustainable aviation fuel comes in many forms including plant- and cooking oil-based products. SAF still emits CO2 but is less carbon-intensive over its lifecycle than traditional fossil fuel. Flying isn’t great for the environment – it’s just a fact. -
2022-10-26Delta Air Lines Sustainability Overview
Delta Air Lines has committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with shorter-term goals including using 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2030 and setting science-based emissions targets aligned with aviation industry guidance. To reduce its environmental footprint, Delta has retired over 200 older aircraft and replaced them with newer, more fuel-efficient models that burn 20-25% less fuel. The airline's emissions reduction strategy relies on three main levers: fleet renewal, operational improvements, and increased use of SAF.