SAF Spotlight
Brought to you by Sustainable Aviation Futures, this content hub will provide the latest strategies for scaling SAF and aviation decarbonisation via a series of exclusive interviews, whitepapers, reports, and industry news.
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Shaping the Future of Aviation Decarbonisation: Key insights at the upcoming Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress
From the launch of ReFuel EU Aviation and the rise of global SAF corridors to tackling scaling challenges and unlocking investment strategies, exciting developments in sustainable aviation are unfolding, and if you're attending the Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress in Amsterdam this May, here's what you can expect to see on the leading agenda!
Connecting the dots: establishing SAF supply chains for net-zero aviation
Addressing supply chain challenges, enhancing infrastructure, and collaborating across the aviation industry are key to driving SAF adoption. With SAF mandates in the UK and EU, Shell Aviation's investments in blending facilities and partnerships with airlines are expanding global SAF delivery. Read on to learn more...
Expert Insights with Nina Marczell, OMV: Overcoming scale-up challenges
Nina Marczell, the SVP of Industrial Sales & Marketing, Fuels & Feedstock at OMV shares how they are addressing key challenges in scaling SAF production, such as feedstock availability and regulatory hurdles, through strategic partnerships, innovation, and investment in new facilities.
Expert Insights with PwC: ReFuel EU Aviation's impact on Hydrogen
Jürgen Petersei, the Director of Sustainability, Energy Transition, and Dercarmonisation and Dirk Niemeier, the Lead for Clean Hydrogen, CCUS, and Sustainable Fuels, at PwC Germany, share insights on Europe's leadership in hydrogen adoption for aviation, the importance of quotas, funding, and technological development for scaling clean hydrogen.
Breaking barriers to FID: What does it take to move SAF projects from concept to construction?
The global SAF market is growing, but a gap exists between project announcements and execution due to high costs and feedstock challenges. Read on to learn about how Sundyne is addressing the technology and project execution challenge...
SAF Mandates: The Industry's Ticking Clock
Aviation is at the same crossroads that energy-intensive industries have faced before. The penalties are forcing an irreversible shift - read on to find out more about those penalties now and in the future, and what needs to happen to mitigate the risk of being hit...
SAF, Security & Scale: What’s next for aviation decarbonization in North America?
The Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress, returning to Houston in October, will be exploring this question and taking a look at how SAF can delop from a climate solution into a national strategic asset. Read on to learn more about the topics in the agenda, and have your say...
Expert Insights with Livia Ignácio, Bonsucro: SAF feedstocks and technologies in LATAM
In this interview, Livia Ignácio, the Head of South America at Bonsucro, shares her insights into how sustainability practices within sugarcane agriculture can support the LATAM region to develop a thriving SAF ecosystem, and how Bonsucro supports farmers and the wider agriculture and derivatives industry.
Now is the Moment for Industry Alignment: Make Your Expertise Count
Scaling SAF production requires the right industry collaboration, policy support, and infrastructure. We are excited to announce that Sustainable Aviation Futures is conducting research in partnership with PA Consulting to understand attitudes and activities around Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), the results from which will be used to develop a first-of-its-kind market report. Learn more here…
LATAM's Natural Advantage: Leveraging regional feedstocks and refining capacity
Although the opportuinities for the LATAM region to be a SAF leader are many, challenges remain, including the need for stronger regional policies, global regulatory engagement, and fair sustainability criteria. With the right policies and investments, SAF development could drive economic growth, create jobs, and more...
Brazil's Leadership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Investments, Capacity, and Global Opportunities
Ahead of SAF LATAM, Yuri Schmitke, ABREN/Global WtERT, explores biogas-to-SAF pathways, Brazil’s estimated production capacity, and the economic and policy challenges of scaling SAF. Government incentives, investment in infrastructure, and regulatory support will be crucial in bridging the price gap and positioning Brazil as a key SAF exporter.
Paving the Way for SAF Adoption in Chile: The Role of Vuelo Limpio as a Collaborative Platform
The aviation sector in Chile has strongly recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching an all-time high in 2024 by transporting just above 28 million passengers. Vuelo Limpio has been tasked with leading the way toward sustainable aviation in Chile, by enabling alignment and coordination across the value chain.
Uniting the Industry to Develop LATAM’s SAF Market
Latin America is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in the global SAF market. As the industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonise, regions with abundant sustainable feedstocks, established refining infrastructure, and emerging policy support are critical to scaling SAF production, and LATAM offers all three advantages…
Sustainable Aviation Futures 2024 in Review and Crystal Ball Gazing Survey
2025 marks a crucial juncture for scaling SAF and implementing innovative technologies to meet 2030 decarbonisation targets. With this in mind, we carries out a snapshot survey with our expert speakers and supporters from 2024 and 2025, to capture the industry's pulse on progress towards targets, and readiness to navigate this transformative period.
Guiding airports for SAF strategy implementation
In this whitepaper, NACO explores insights into the impact of SAF on an airport environment, with a particular focus on the role it could play and how it can connect with airlines. Read on for the executive summary, and where to download the full report...
The Missing Piece: Rethinking Biomass for Decarbonizing Aviation – Carbon Compensated Aviation Fuel (CCAF) as a Game Changer
In this article Dr. Hassan El-Houjeiri explores the opportunity for Carbon Compensated Aviation Fuel (CCAF) to scale alongside SAF and eSAF, with the potential to redefine aviation sustainability. CCAF pairs conventional jet fuel with biochar, a negative emissions mechanism that locks carbon away. Read on to discover more...
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum: The Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace to Launch Next Month in Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 1500 Representatives from ICAO Member States to Gather in Abu Dhabi Next February to Shape the Future of Civil Aviation, The 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025 & the Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace to Launch Next Month in Abu Dhabi. Read on to find out more about this exciting event…
How U.S. Leadership Can Bolster Energy Security Through Sustainable Aviation Fuel
As the new administration moves full steam ahead on its renewed energy policy, America is uniquely positioned to seize several innovative opportunities to further their energy production. Read on to discover where best opportunities for scaling SAF with policy lay...
The Middle East’s Growing Momentum for SAF and eFuels
The Middle East is emerging as a strategic hotspot for SAF and eFuel production. Already known as a global aviation hub, the region also benefits from abundant renewable energy resources, ambitious policy frameworks, and a willingness to invest heavily in emerging clean technologies. Read on to find out more....
Advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward
As a leader in global energy supplies, the KSA has an opportunity to pioneer the rapid scaling of SAF. This article briefly explores the current landscape of SAF in the KSA, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and a roadmap for deployment.