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Europe’s Vision For Sustainable Aviation Is Taking Flight With The Groundbreaking SAF Regulation Driving Major Change
The EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation drives adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), targeting 2% by 2025 and 70% by 2050. Led by EASA, countries like France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden spearhead SAF use, cutting aviation’s carbon footprint.
Cathay and Airbus form co-investment partnership for scaling sustainable aviation fuel adoption
Cathay Group and Airbus will co-invest up to US$70 million to boost sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Asia and worldwide. Announced at the IATA Sustainability Symposium, the partnership aims to scale SAF by 2030, support policy advocacy, and accelerate aviation decarbonization.
United Airlines Sets New Standard In Sustainable Aviation Fuel
United Airlines expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) use with Neste at IAH, EWR & IAD. Using waste-based SAF cuts CO₂ by up to 80%. With 13M+ gallons used in 2024, United leads U.S. SAF adoption, advancing net-zero 2050 goals and greener, sustainable air travel.
Finland’s Helsinki Tops GDSI as World’s Most Sustainable Destination in 2025
Helsinki tops the 2025 Global Destination Sustainability Index with a 94% score, leading global eco-tourism. The city targets carbon neutrality by 2030. Finnair, United Airlines, and Radisson Blu boost its green appeal with SAF use, eco-hotels, and sustainable travel initiatives.
Kenya Airways Makes Huge Leap In Sustainable Air Travel Within Africa
Kenya Airways operated Africa’s first low-carbon flight using 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Nairobi to Cape Town, cutting emissions by up to 85%. Supported by corporate funding, CORSIA and IATA standards, the flight showcased eco-friendly in-flight practices and a net-zero commitment.
Sheraton Hanoi Hotel in Vietnam Achieves Green Globe Certification
Sheraton Hanoi Hotel earned its first Green Globe certification for key green initiatives: turning food waste into organic fertilizer for the community, using salt-based pool filtration to cut chemicals, and installing solar panels for its fitness area — advancing circular, low-carbon hospitality.
eTaxi: Green Taxi, WheelTug & Taxibot Compared
E-taxi technologies like Taxibot, WheelTug, and Green Taxi enable aircraft to taxi without main engines, reducing fuel use emissions, and noise. Taxibot is semi-robotic; WheelTug and Green Taxi use onboard electric motors. Partnerships (e.g. Delta) and FAA trials target sustainable aviation adoption
China allows more biofuel firms to export green aviation fuel, sources say
China approved three new refiners to export sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), totaling up to 828,000 tons yearly, boosting 2025 quotas to 1.2 million tons. The move strengthens China’s sustainable energy leadership and expands SAF exports to Europe’s growing green fuel market.
Changi Airport New Levy: What It Means for Travellers Flying Out of Singapore
Singapore will introduce a Green Aviation Fuel Levy on all departing flights to fund sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Passengers will pay about S$3–S$16 more per ticket. The goal: 1% SAF use at Changi and Seletar by 2026 — a small but key step toward cleaner, low-carbon air travel.