Sustainable aviation fuel

Asean’s tourism sector could contribute to region’s sustainable aviation fuel development, says Airbus

This is relevant for the region, considering that a few countries have consistently been ranked among the top global travel destinations

Rising incomes and increased travel demand in Vietnam are driving airlines’ focus on fleet expansion.

Vietnam’s aircraft orders are soaring. Now it wants the financing at home

Airlines are looking beyond the Middle East challenges as they aim to position the country as a regional aviation hub

Despite industry scepticism over sustainable aviation fuel, trends in Asia are promising, with more governments introducing mandates for green aviation.

A shortage of used cooking oil threatens green aviation. Could these Singapore projects help?

Two Aster-related ventures look at alternative feedstocks, but could face various challenges

The test will begin “soon”, with an open tender to be announced for the first batch of fuel.

Singapore to trial its green jet fuel procurement with 9 firms including Temasek, Google and SIA

It will be an overall test of the Republic’s centralised procurement system, before mandated use of the fuel begins in October

Mohd Noorazam Osman, CEO of the Iskandar Regional Development Authority, says that the JS-SEZ should not be seen as a Johor-only play. There is broader opportunity to build a corridor effect.

Malaysian agency eyes pilot scheme to fast-track clearance for aviation parts in JS-SEZ

This is part of efforts to prevent execution delays of projects in the economic zone

Aviation has to decarbonise to grow, says Doris Tan, general manager of Shell Aviation for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East.
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From fashion to aviation: Doris Tan leads Shell’s green jet fuel take-off

Tan believes that green jet fuel is the best bet to decarbonise flying, as Asia gears up for a travel boom

Aster has scooped up energy-related assets, including Shell’s Singapore refining and refinery assets on Jurong Island.

Keppel, Chandra Asri’s Aster to assess development of Jurong Island sustainable aviation fuel plant

The proposed facility will have a planned production capacity of up to 100,000 tonnes of the fuel a year

EcoCeres’ sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Tanjung Langsat has an annual capacity of 420,000 tonnes.

EcoCeres opens Malaysia’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant in Johor

This is amid the country’s push to decarbonise aviation and expand its renewable fuels footprint

Airlines have been exploring the few options available to lower emissions, including SAF.

The price honeybees may pay for biofuel

Biofuels also can be made from animal fats, algae, waste cooking oils or agricultural waste such as wood chips and straw

Now, every traveller plays a direct role in supporting cleaner air travel.

Why Singapore’s push for greener aviation must begin at check-in

The country’s new levy on air travel is not a penalty, but an invitation to help kick-start the sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem