Cebu Pacific became the first carrier in the Philippines to use sustainable aviation fuel from Japan as it operated its Airbus 321neo on flight 5J 5055 from Narita Airport to Manila on 25 October. The airline used 40 percent blended SAF produced by Neste Corporation and supplied by Itochu Corporation, which resulted in a 44 percent reduction in carbon emissions per passenger, a new record for its flights, Cebu Pacific claimed. Itochu, which acts as the branded distributor of SAF in Japan, … [Read more...] about Blended SAF powers Cebu Pacific’s Narita-Manila flight
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Stakeholders roll out credit transfer system for SAF use
Neste, DHL Group and the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification or ISCC have joined forces to pioneer and test a system through which airlines, logistics service providers and end customers can credibly report the emission reduction achieved by using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce their carbon footprint from air travel and transport. As part of this collaboration the companies piloted the ISCC Credit Transfer System, where SAF use and related sustainability … [Read more...] about Stakeholders roll out credit transfer system for SAF use
Kuehne+Nagel offers SAF option with Lenovo
Kuehne+Nagel has teamed up with computer maker Lenovo to support customers in reducing their carbon footprint while shipping air freight regardless of the lane or airline. Lenovo customers can now ship IT equipment and devices by air with sustainable aviation fuel or SAF through a purchase add-on. Kuehne Nagel believes SAF, produced from sustainable feedstocks that when used reduces greenhouse gas emissions, is currently the most effective measure to significantly reduce the environmental … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel offers SAF option with Lenovo
Liege Airport gears up for SAF
Liege Airport is now ready to receive, store and distribute sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to airline partners, becoming the first airport in Belgium to announce such a feat. The cargo air hub confirmed that aviation fuel installations and fuel storage facilities have been audited over the last months and procedures have been reviewed to accommodate for the arrival of SAF. The airport shared that several of its airline-customers confirmed having talks with suppliers to … [Read more...] about Liege Airport gears up for SAF
Nippon Cargo Airlines now uses SAF
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has for the first time used Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for several cargo flights in November and December this year. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is supplied by Neste at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The Japanese all-cargo carrier is making consistent efforts to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, including the use of sustainable aviation fuel, which has been widely acknowledged as a key element in helping to achieve aviation’s emission … [Read more...] about Nippon Cargo Airlines now uses SAF
CargoAi offers Neste jet fuel to drive SAF takeup
Freight forwarders of all sizes can now play a more significant role in reducing cargo-related carbon emissions with a new tie-up between CargoAi and Neste. The cargo booking platform and the leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have announced a partnership that will allow the voluntary purchase of SAF. Starting November, CargoAi offers the option to purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel when booking a cargo transport. This can be done during the booking process, that … [Read more...] about CargoAi offers Neste jet fuel to drive SAF takeup