In a monumental decision that will significantly bolster India’s position in the global space industry, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), named Soorya. This cutting-edge reusable rocket, designed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marks a new era in India’s […]
China has taken a significant step towards reducing aviation’s carbon footprint with the launch of its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pilot program on September 19, 2024. Involving 12 commercial flights from Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern, this initiative marks the beginning of a large-scale effort to integrate SAF into China’s aviation industry. The
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The aviation industry is rapidly advancing its efforts to reduce its environmental impact, but new challenges are emerging in the race toward a sustainable future. One such challenge, highlighted at the 2024 Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences by Axel Krein, executive director of the European Union’s Clean Aviation public-private partnership, is
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In an exciting development for global aviation, the Indonesian government has unveiled its action plan for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) at the 2024 Bali International Airshow. This move underscores Indonesia’s growing commitment to environmental sustainability and the transition to greener aviation practices. Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, presented the ambitious
The European Commission has recently introduced major updates to its Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for the aviation sector. These changes, announced on September 23, 2024, are part of the EU’s broader strategy to align with its climate neutrality targets by 2050, and they come into effect on January 1, 2025. For aircraft operators, the updates introduce
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Haffner Energy, a pioneer in renewable energy technologies, has made a bold move by launching SAF Zero, a spin-off company dedicated to accelerating the development and production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). With 30 years of innovation and 80 international patents under its belt, Haffner Energy is leveraging its groundbreaking SAFNOCA technology to position SAF
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Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are set to play a pivotal role in the aviation industry’s journey toward net-zero emissions, contributing up to 65% of the sector’s carbon reduction efforts. SAF, produced from diverse feedstocks like waste oils, fats, and non-food crops, can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% and are designed as “drop-in” solutions
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In a major leap toward greener shipping, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, alongside its sister companies HD Hyundai Engineering & Technology, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), and Hyundai Heavy Industries Power Systems, has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from DNV for its innovative onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) retrofit design. This approval
In an inspiring move toward greener logistics, FedEx has begun powering its U.K. fleet with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). As of September 2024, more than 170 linehaul trucks across three U.K. locations—Parkhouse, Marston Gate, and Atherstone—have shifted to using HVO as a sustainable fuel alternative to diesel. This transition is part of a two-year agreement
The maritime industry is set for a significant transformation as the FuelEU Maritime regulations—part of the EU’s Fit for 55 initiative—come into effect on January 1, 2025. These regulations target greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from commercial vessels over 5,000 GT, operating within the EU and European Economic Area (EEA), and represent a strong push toward
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