Achieving net zero will require unprecedented collaboration across the industry. Airlines, aircraft manufacturers, fuel producers, carbon market developers, financiers, regulators and governments each hold a piece of the jigsaw puzzle. None can solve it independently. In the Middle East, this collaborative mindset is already well established
Against this backdrop, CORSIA provides a concrete lens through which we can clearly see that collaboration is no longer optional, but essential to managing both emissions and risk.

Ahead of the SAF MENA Congress, Frank Wouters highlights MENA’s strategic advantage as a global hub for SAF and PtL fuels, driven by transport demand, low-cost renewables and proximity to Europe. Read on to learn about the essentials to unlock hydrogen scale-up, cross-border trade and clean aviation corridors across the wider region.

To capture how market participants really see the SAF landscape, PwC have launched a new report: have your say and participate to help shape the debate at the upcoming MENA SAF Conference in Dubai — your insights will feed directly into the discussion.

While SAF offers a vital bridge as a drop-in fuel, the industry’s long-term ambitions demand a fuel that is not only carbon-free but also scalable, cost-competitive, and independent of biomass constraints. For the sun-rich nations of MENA, the future is written not only in the skies, but also on the ground through renewable energy and hydrogen.

The UAE is rapidly positioning itself as one of the most active countries in driving SAF production. Long-term ambition is now translating into tangible project pipelines, policy signals, and cross-sector alignment that place the country firmly on the global map.

As the aviation industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonize, SAF continues to be a critical solution. Latvia and Estonia, two Baltic nations with distinct energy landscapes and market dynamics, are actively shaping their strategies to enhance SAF access and even explore SAF production. This article explores their respective plans, challenges, and opportunities, drawing on a detailed comparative assessment.

2025 will be remembered as the year sustainable aviation fuel finally began to scale. After a decade of pilot schemes and policy debate, the global aviation sector has entered a new phase, one driven by firm regulation, clear ambition from airlines, and the rapid build-out of SAF projects across multiple pathways. For those of us working to bring new production online, the momentum is real. Read on to learn more...

Feedstock has increasingly and rightfully captured the attention of the SAF industry. There can be no SAF without feedstock. As an integral part of any SAF project, together with technology and off-take, feedstock determines the project’s commercial viability. So, what enables a theoretical agricultural feedstock to become a harnessable one? Read on to find out...