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Airbus, Air Canada back commercial-scale SAF production

20 Monday Jul 2026

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FARNBOROUGH, England – Airbus and Air Canada announced plans Monday to establish a co-investment platform to support the development of a commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Canada.

The companies said at the Farnborough International Airshow that they intend to invest up to C$13.7 million (US$10 million) through the platform to help advance a Canadian SAF project toward a final investment decision.

Airbus and Air Canada said they will continue working with government partners and the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels to support policies intended to expand domestic SAF production.

Sustainable aviation fuel is made from renewable or non-fossil feedstocks and can reduce life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional jet fuel.

Because it can be used in existing aircraft and fueling infrastructure, it is considered one of the aviation industry’s primary options for reducing emissions.

The announcement coincided with the release of a study by Airbus and consulting firm ICF examining Canada’s sustainable aviation fuel production potential.

The study said producing enough SAF to meet 40% of Canada’s aviation fuel demand by 2040 could add C$32 billion to Canada’s gross domestic product and support 140,000 jobs.

Boeing sets a lofty sustainability goal

22 Friday Jan 2021

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Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator 757
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Boeing wants its commercial aircraft to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030, the company said Friday.

Is that doable? May be.

In 2018, the Boeing ecoDemonstrator flight-test program made the world’s first commercial airplane flight using 100% sustainable fuels with a 777 Freighter.

Citing various studies, the company said sustainable aviation fuels reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% over the fuel’s life cycle with the potential to reach 100% in the future.

“Today, sustainable aviation fuels are mixed directly with conventional jet fuel up to a 50/50 blend — the maximum allowed under current fuel specifications,” it said.

“In order to meet aviation’s commitment for reducing carbon emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2050, airplanes need the capability to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels well before 2050.”

Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Stan Deal said the company is committed to working with regulators, engine manufacturers and other key stakeholders to ensure that airplanes can fly entirely on sustainable jet fuels.

Such fuels can be made from a wide variety of feedstocks, including non-edible plants, agricultural and forestry waste, non-recyclable household waste, industrial plant off-gassing and other sources, Boeing noted.

NBAA show focuses on sustainability

20 Sunday Oct 2019

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NBAA-BACELAS VEGAS, Nev. – Sustainability is the main focus of this week’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas.

As part of the show, Henderson Executive Airport will for the first time in its history make available Sustainable Aviation Fuel, the National Business Aviation Association said.

“Some 100 airplanes will take on the renewable fuel at the Clark County-owned and operated airport this week, including those on display at the show.”

SAF is a non-fossil power source that can reduce aviation’s carbon lifecycle emissions by up to 80 percent.

“After planes refuel and depart at the show’s close Oct. 24, an estimated 150,000 gallons of SAF are expected to have been pumped at the airport in conjunction with NBAA’s convention,” the NBAA said.

The NBAA is also holding various events throughout the week to promote sustainability.