SAF Spotlight
Brought to you by Sustainable Aviation Futures, this content hub will provide the latest strategies for scaling SAF and aviation decarbonisation via a series of exclusive interviews, whitepapers, reports, and industry news.
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From cacophony to symphony: Scaling sustainable aviation fuel
Almost two decades on from the first commercial flight powered by SAF, the aviation industry still faces a stark gap between ambition and usage. Now, a new research report from PA Consulting, developed in partnership with Sustainable Aviation Futures, explores how the sector can move from isolated efforts to orchestrated progress.
Seeking SAF symphony: In conversation with Lufthansa’s Michael Nau
In this Q&A, Michael Nau, Director of Sales and Sustainability at Lufthansa, details his leadership on the the cost reduction programme for Lufthansa worldwide for sales, and his perspective on the key barriers to SAF scale up.
Seeking SAF symphony: In conversation with Firefly’s Paul Hilditch
Ahead of the launch of PA Consulting's SAF scale-up report, they spoke with Paul Hilditch, COO and co-founder of Firefly, a UK company which has been involved in research and development of sustainable fuels since 2013. The company will be opening its first SAF production plant by the end of the decade.
Seeking SAF symphony: In conversation with Smartenergy’s Raghu Viswanathan
In this interview Raghu Viswanathan, Director of eFuels, Supply Chain, and Strategy, at Smartenergy, looks at the downstream part of fuel for the projects in development. That includes identifying suitable offtake partners and the business models that can bring success in the e-fuel space.
Australia Looks to Sustainable Fuels to Secure Energy Future: Government and industry are working together to build Australia’s low carbon liquid fuel industry
Australia is taking decisive action to build a low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry to reduce its reliance on imported fuels and strengthen its fuel security. The move will also elevate its role in the global LCLF value chain and help meet global decarbonisation goals in the aviation, heavy transport and mining sectors.
With abundant feedstock, strong demand from industry, an established network of refineries and fuel storage terminals, and robust government funding, Australia offers strong investment opportunities for investors looking to secure future LCLF supplies.
Announcing: The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Aviation Award
In this video statement, H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, the Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, shares the aspirations and exciting opportunities of the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Aviation Award.
SAF Needs a Brand Strategy: Here’s what we can learn from the energy majors
Strong branding can be a catalyst for scaling SAF. As energy majors bring their brand equity into the SAF space, they offer not just infrastructure and know-how, but credibility - helping to mainstream the fuel, build trust, and signal long-term commitment to decarbonising aviation.
Implementing successful public policies to shape the sustainable future of the aviation industry
The transition to a sustainable bioeconomy demands a shift from fossil-fuel dependency to regenerative, circular systems. This RSB white paper outlines how aviation can lead through SAF, if guided by robust sustainability standards, public policy, and certification frameworks.
What Does the Senate’s 45Z Proposal Mean for SAF?
The U.S. Senate’s new 45Z proposal reshapes SAF incentives, favoring domestic feedstocks and extending support through 2031. As policy shifts, the SAF North America Congress, taking place in Houston this October is the key forum to navigate what’s next.
SAF Expert Insights with Andre de Fontaine, GMA / SABA Secretariat Team
Book-and-claim systems are unlocking corporate demand for SAF, and in this interview GMA’s André de Fontaine explains how. From SABA’s role in aggregating buyers to new tools like SAFc Connect, market-based strategies are accelerating adoption, improving integrity, and scaling impact of SAF. Read the full interview to learn more.
Trade Dynamics and the SAF Value Chain
Trade dynamics, including policy, will grow in importance as the SAF industry scales. U.S. SAF production depends on domestic inputs and imported feedstocks and intermediate products. In the meantime, global markets for SAF are growing, driven by various policy priorities, and may require imports to meet their stated targets. Read on to learn more...
SAF Expert Insights with Blake Simmons, U.S. Department of Energy’s Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI)
Scaling SAF unlocks far more than emissions reductions: it drives innovation, energy security, and economic opportunity. In this interview, Blake Simmons from JBEI explores promising feedstocks, breakthrough technologies, and the critical role national labs play in overcoming barriers to commercial deployment.
SAF Networking: Driving industry collaboration
As the dust settles on the Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress, this article explores how the event drove industry collaboration, and why cross-value-chain connections are so vital for the development of the industry.
Growth Energy, RFA Statement on Supreme Court SRE Decision
The Supreme Court ruled the D.C. Circuit is the proper venue for SRE challenges, a decision hailed by Growth Energy and RFA as a win for biofuels and rural communities, ensuring consistency and certainty under the Renewable Fuel Standard - read on for more...
Quantifying the Cost of Compliance: A Sensitivity Analysis of SAF Mandates and Penalties in the EU Aviation Market
This report, authored by Dana Shoukroun, Founder, Invest Through Flying, demonstrates that the cost of SAF—while often perceived as prohibitively high—is consistently offset by the carbon liabilities it avoids. The addendum incorporates the 2024 fuel price benchmarks released by EASA. Read on and download for more information...
Women in SAF: A Morning of Insight, Energy and Real Talk
This years Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress in Amsterdam played host to our first Women in SAF breakfast briefing, which saw early-rising women and allies come together to share their experiences in the industry. Evgenia Starkova, the VP Marketing & Sustainability at SkyTeam, shares her key takeaways as moderator for the session.
The World’s Leading SAF & Aviation Decarbonisation Event in Review
From policy breakthroughs to emerging technologies and bold new alliances, the Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress in Amsterdam brought together the global aviation decarbonisation community for three powerful days of discussion, insight, and momentum. Read on to hear from expert speakers about the industry, and the event.
SAF Expert Insights featuring Nina Marczell from OMV
Nina Marczell, the SVP – Industrial Sales & Marketing, Fuels & Feedstock at OMV, gives her insights on the industry's progress over the past few years, details of OMV's SAF strategy within Europe, and the strategic objectives behind their SAF investment.
SAF Expert Insights with Andrès Isaza from Smartenergy
In this interview from the Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress, Andrès Isaza shares details of how Smartenergy are targeting different key market sectors beyond green hydrogen, the critial factors impacting eSAF projects economic viability, and insights on Smartenergy's eSAF investment strategy.
SAF Expert Insights featuring Raman Ojha from Shell Aviation
Raman Ojha, the President of Shell Aviation, shares his perspective on the biggest challenges to widespread SAF adoption, the pivotal role of book and claim in overcoming some of those challenges, and key insights into learnings at the event.