Aviation

Landmark consensus among 193 states For the first time every ICAO member state endorsed environmental resolutions without reservation, giving the aviation sector a truly universal mandate for decarbonisation. This shared commitment ensures policy continuity across borders, creating a predictable landscape for airlines, airports, and equipment manufacturers planning twenty five year […]

Mandate Structure South Korea has published a clear timeline that begins with a one percent sustainable aviation fuel blend in twenty twenty seven and rises as high as ten percent by twenty thirty five. Importantly, each target will be finalised two years before activation, allowing producers and airlines to plan

The current opportunity The first compliance window for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation begins in twenty twenty four. IATA estimates airlines will require up to two hundred thirty six million eligible emissions units during the initial three year phase. At the moment only fifteen point eight

Feedstock is Ready for the Future The latest study by the International Air Transport Association in partnership with Worley Consulting confirms that sustainable feedstocks are not a limiting factor in the aviation sector journey to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. There is enough biomass and renewable energy potential to

From Pilot Exports to Domestic Service After successful exports to Japanese carriers last year, Hyundai Oilbank now begins regular supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for the Korean Air route between Incheon and Kobe. The program will fuel ninety aircraft movements through twenty twenty six, giving the airline an immediate reduction

A decade of certainty The Cleaner Fuels Programme pledges 1.1 billion Australian dollar over ten years to turn local crops and wastes into sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Such long visibility removes policy risk, giving investors confidence to plan full scale plants before twenty twenty nine. Few markets present

Moving from agreements to action In Montreal delegates from every region will turn attention from headline announcements to practical delivery. Three years after adopting the aspirational net zero in twenty fifty goal, states now want to understand exactly how programs such as CORSIA and the ACT SAF platform will work

Strengthening Global Cooperation The European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization recently renewed their commitment to advancing global aviation. During their 9th Joint Committee meeting in Montréal, both partners agreed on two important arrangements that will shape the future of the sector. One focuses on aviation safety, while the

Why This Policy Matters South Korea announced that every international flight departing its airports must contain sustainable aviation fuel starting in 2027. The mandate begins at one percent blending and climbs to as much as ten percent by 2035. SAF produced from waste oils biomass or renewable electricity derived fuels

Why the Policy Matters With international aviation regulations tightening after 2027, India is writing a national sustainable aviation fuel policy that looks as far ahead as 2050. The draft sets blending targets of 1 % in 2027, 2 % in 2028 and 5 % in 2030 for outbound international flights.

Draft Policy Signals Government Intent The Ministry of Civil Aviation has opened consultations on a first national Sustainable Aviation Fuel policy. Officials describe the document as stage zero and explicitly invite airlines refiners and researchers to help shape the details. This collaborative stance sets a positive tone. Why Biomass Matters

A Simple Primer on CORSIA The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation known as CORSIA sets a global baseline of 2019 emissions. Any international flight that produces more carbon dioxide than this baseline must be balanced by purchasing and cancelling emissions units. Airlines can either buy approved credits

A New Era for Aviation India is considering a mandate that could reshape domestic aviation. A recent report suggests a target of five per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending by 2030 and 15 per cent by 2040. This shift would create demand for around 100 crore litres of SAF

From corn stalks to jet fuel: how Moorhead is positioning itself as ground zero for aviation’s green revolution When the Moorhead City Council unanimously voted to grant DG Fuels control over 554 acres between the municipal airport and industrial park, the air in the chamber seemed charged with possibility. This

The Promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuel The future of aviation is becoming clearer as the UK positions itself at the forefront of sustainable fuel innovation. A groundbreaking project in Immingham is set to transform everyday waste into clean aviation fuel, marking a significant milestone in the journey toward greener air