DHL Express has made a major step towards its decarbonization and sustainability goals after signing landmark deals with bp and Neste to provide more than 800 million liters of sustainable aviation duel (SAF) within the next five years. DHL Express chief, John Pearson, said the key focus is to inspire more SAF suppliers to address the current supply gap. “At the same time, we are calling on policy makers to set the right framework to accelerate market ramp up of SAF in the EU and worldwide, … [Read more...] about DHL Express signs landmark SAF deals with bp and Neste
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Singapore Airlines orders blended SAF for pilot trials
Singapore is starting a pilot on the use of sustainable aviation fuel as the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Airlines, and investment firm Temasek selected ExxonMobil as supplier. Under the pilot, SIA will purchase blended SAF from ExxonMobil, comprising 1.25 million litres of neat SAF or sustainable fuels that are unmixed or undiluted. The fuel, produced from used cooking oil and waste animal fats, will be supplied by Neste, and blended with refined jet fuel at … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines orders blended SAF for pilot trials
Flag carrier operates Malaysia’s first flight on SAF
Malaysia’s national carrier Malaysia Airlines has successfully operated the country’s first flight on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Flight MH7979, operated by the airline’s A330-200 aircraft, arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 17 December. The passenger to cargo aircraft was fuelled by a blended mixture of about 38% SAF made from used cooking oil and conventional jet fuel. This successful operation was a result of a supply deal … [Read more...] about Flag carrier operates Malaysia’s first flight on SAF
DHL Express paves path to zero emissions with Shell SAF deal
As the aviation industry bolsters its climate action initiatives and with online shoppers become even more environmentally conscious about their purchases, Shell Aviation has signed an agreement with DHL Express to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for regular flights from Schiphol Airport. With commercial airlines operating at a reduced capacity, Shell sees the deal as way for the cargo sector to influence the take-up of SAF in the aviation industry, saying that cargo operators can play … [Read more...] about DHL Express paves path to zero emissions with Shell SAF deal