Podcasts about sustainable aviation fuel saf

SkyNRG, leverancier van duurzame vliegtuigbrandstof, haalt een flinke investering op. Kunnen we 'schaamteloos' blijven vliegen? En wat gaat ons dat kosten? Verder spreken we de Coalitie Anders Reizen. Hoe scoren grote Nederlandse bedrijven op het gebied van mobiliteitsbeleid? Gaan ze de doelstellingen bereiken? SAF SkyNRG, leverancier van Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), heeft een grote, nieuwe investering opgehaald. APG pompt namens pensioenfonds ABP tot 250 miljoen euro in het bedrijf. We spreken Maarten van Dijk, medeoprichter en CEO van SkyNRG. CO2-doel Een mijlpaal voor de Coalitie Anders Reizen. Van de 70 aangesloten bedrijven heeft nu iets meer dan de helft zijn doelstelling om het mobiliteitsbeleid te verduurzamen gehaald. Te gast is Hugo Houppermans, directeur van de Coalitie Anders Reizen. Wil je na de live-uitzending doorluisteren? Dat kan vanaf 23:10 Contact Wil je in contact komen met de redactie van BNR Mobility? Stuur een mail naar: mobility@bnr.nl Volg de presentatoren via Twitter @MeindertSchut & @noudb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I speak with Alexei Beltyukov, co-founder of Universal Fuel Technologies, about a new approach to producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), using a process they call flexiforming.Unlike traditional methods like HEFA or Fischer–Tropsch, flexiforming allows producers to use a much wider range of feedstocks, from mixed alcohols to naphtas and renewable waste streams, and turn them into jet fuel, renewable diesel, or chemicals. This flexibility is critical as SAF demand surges, especially with EU mandates requiring a rising share of SAF in jet fuel starting in 2025.We explore:Why SAF is the only viable decarbonisation path for long-haul aviation (for now)What sets flexiforming apart from conventional SAF productionHow current SAF mandates and incentives (EU vs. US) shape supply and pricingWhy scaling SAF requires compatibility with existing refinery infrastructureThe role consumer awareness might play in driving airline demandAlexei also makes the case for slow but steady growth in SAF adoption, pointing to its current double-digit annual growth and comparing its trajectory to that of electric vehicles 10 years ago.If you're working in energy, fuels, aviation, or sustainability policy, or you're just trying to understand how we decarbonise one of the hardest-to-abate sectors, this episode offers a clear, grounded perspective.

In this episode of the podcast we welcome Amelia DeLuca, Chief Sustainability Officer at Delta Air Lines.Besides being one of the World's largest airlines, Delta, is also a very active player in the field of air travel innovation and decarbonization.Delta has committed to getting to net zero by 2050 with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) expected to play a big role in achieving this goal. To this end, Delta has signed a string of SAF deals across the US and is also working with SAF producers in several states to increase supply of this so-far scarce type of fuel. Delta intends to use 10% of SAF in its fuel mix by 2030 and to increase this figure to 35% by 2035. But this is not the only path to decarbonization that Delta is exploring. In fact, when it comes to sustainability, Delta is active on so many fronts that it has created the Delta Sustainable Skies Lab to gather all its sustainability-focused initiatives under one roof. Remarkably, just as Delta is marking its centenary, it is also actively investing in technologies that promise to re-shape the way to travel in the next 100 years. Two examples of this policy are Delta's is investment in leading eVTOL developer Joby Aviation and its strategic partnership with JetZero, a startup developing a revolutionary blended-wing-body aircraft concept capable of halving fuel consumption, all while redefining completely the passenger experience.So, tune in to listen to Amelia talking about all these exciting projects and explaining how they fit into Delta's vision of the future of commercial aviation!

The founder and managing director of 123Carbon explains carbon insetting, SAF certificates, and SAF registries. In the news, we look at the Safer Skies Act of 2025, KC-135 Stratotanker service life, Airbus future single-aisle technologies and design, and injuries after a mid-air TCAS alarm sounds. Also, the first COMAC 909 delivery outside China, ATC privatization around the world, security theater, and introducing women to aviation. Guest Jeroen van Heiningen is the founder and managing director of 123Carbon. The company works with fuel suppliers and carriers to issue transparent and externally verified environmental attribute certificates, including SAF certificates, used by airlines and cargo operators to reduce their transport-related Scope 3 emissions. Jeroen discusses the sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) market, focusing on carbon insetting, the role of SAF registries, and the importance of transparency and standardization in the industry. He explains how carbon insetting differs from carbon offsetting, emphasizing the need for companies to invest in their value chain de-carbonization. The discussion also covers the digital certificate process, the collaboration between 123Carbon and IATA, and future trends in the SAF market. 123Carbon's registry is integrated with other IT systems and allows an airline to upload documents and manage its inventory of digital certificates online. It's a multi-modal agnostic platform that can be branded. With the use of sustainable bio-fuel growing in the land and sea modes of transportation, the accounting needs to be integrated with air. 123Carbon recently introduced Carboninsets.com, a free service for forwarders and cargo owners that connects them with issuers on the registry. Jeroen set-up and led Accenture's Sustainability Services Benelux and wrote the CDP NL 50 report in 2010. He has 15 years of experience with multi-modal carbon insetting programs, covering both Air (KLM corporate biofuels Program) and Marine (the GoodShipping Program). He holds a master's in business administration from Tilburg University. Takeaways: Carbon insetting is a more effective long-term approach than offsetting. Companies are increasingly linked to net-zero targets managed by SBTi. (Science Based Targets initiative) Standardization in the SAF market is crucial for transparency. Digital certificates are essential for tracking SAF transactions. Collaboration between registries helps prevent double counting of SAF. The SAF market is evolving with a focus on multimodal transportation. Demand and supply must be connected to stabilize SAF prices. New services like CarbonInsets.com facilitate connections between issuers and buyers. The aviation industry is leading in SAF adoption compared to other transport modes. Future initiatives will focus on integrating various transportation modalities. Resources: ICAO Global Framework for SAF: Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)  IATA SAF Handbook [PDF] Developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). IATA estimates that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could contribute around 65% of the reduction in emissions needed by aviation to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. IATA and 123Carbon to Collaborate on Interoperability for SAF Registries. A strategic collaboration to develop interoperability between their respective SAF focusing on three key elements: A unique identifier and alignment of the relevant data points to exchange between registries. A process for the exchange of information to avoid any potential double issuance. A dispute resolution process.  IATA SAF Registry. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will establish the SAF Registry to accelerate the uptake of SAF by authoritatively accounting and reporting emissions reductions from SAF. SAFc Registry. Sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) can help drive demand for sustainable avi...

We often hear about sustainable fuel options when it comes to vehicles, but what about aerospace? With aviation fuel demand expected to rise to 160 billion gallons per year by 2050, new and innovative Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pathways are certainly needed. . In response, CleanJoule has developed a proprietary manufacturing process that produces SAF with 10% higher energy density than average Jet A fuel. This process utilizes abundant biomass residue to create a cost-effective, drop-in replacement for conventional jet fuel. . To learn more, we sat down with Mukund Karanjikar, CEO, to discuss CleanJoule's mission is to create accessible, affordable and abundant SAF and reduce the aerospace industry's reliance on fossil fuels. . We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

Crops and sustainable aviation fuel—probably not something you think about every day. Alice Henry, co-founder of Regenrate, took a deep dive into why cover crops, which provide amazing benefits to farmers and farmland, are not more widely used. No big surprise—it's about the money. Planting cover crops costs money, and the business model of carbon credits isn't enough to nudge farmers.Enter the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market, where there is both money and massive demand due to changing European and global regulations. That means working with big oil majors and helping fossil fuel giants decarbonize. But aviation, in particular, needs to decarbonize quickly. We're not flying any less—probably more—and electric aircraft are coming, but not fast enough and in too limited a capacity.Enter non-food and non-feed competing cover crops, grown on land that would otherwise be bare, keeping more living roots in the ground for much more of the year. Regenrate aims to turning cover cropping from a cost into a revenue-generating practice.More about this episode on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/alice-henry.==========================In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.==========================

The aerospace industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by record demand for commercial jets, defence programmes and space exploration. To seize this opportunity, suppliers must find ways to ramp up output without compromising quality, innovation, or cost. By Will Stirling The biggest hurdle facing the aerospace industry is how to scale up production. Airlines are investing heavily in new fleets, governments are increasing spending on advanced defence systems, and private companies are pushing the frontiers of space exploration and satellite technology. While this growth is a welcome rebound after years of turbulence, it has exposed bottlenecks in the supply chain, exacerbated by rising operational costs, material shortages and evolving regulatory requirements. Nowhere is this challenge clearer than in the commercial aircraft backlog, which has ballooned to nearly 16,000 planes – valued at more than £250bn for the UK alone. At current production rates, clearing this backlog could take over a decade. Meanwhile, demand continues to climb as airlines place hundreds of new orders yearly. Yet, this pressure brings opportunity. “The fact I can't name another industry with a 10-year-plus backlog worth over US$1.5 trillion globally shows just how massive the growth trend is,” says Balaji Srimoolanathan, Director for Aerospace, Space and the Aerospace Growth Partnership at ADS. “The primes and top tiers are diversifying their suppliers, sustainability is becoming ever-more critical, and new technologies are accessible and affordable. There is more business to be won by a greater number of suppliers than ever before, adding up to more opportunities, particularly for those with the right tools and technologies in place.” Srimoolanathan explains that the key to unlocking these opportunities lies in integrating advanced capabilities, such as intelligent manufacturing systems, into today's production processes. This move has been proven to drive greater efficiency and agility without comprising stringent quality standards. Digital Innovation in Action As production ramps up, shortages of critical components like semiconductors, electronics and raw materials like aluminium and titanium continue to cause delays. The pandemic's ripple effects are still being felt, slowing assembly lines and affecting deliveries. Even seemingly minor components, such as fasteners, are in short supply. Recognising this, LISI Aerospace partnered with the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to explore how digital tools can drive process improvements. Together, they developed a cutting-edge smart production line at LISI's Rugby facility. The pilot line integrates five connected factory machines, each handling a distinct process. Key innovations include sensor data and data analytics to predict component quality, alongside an expanded apprenticeship programme to support new roles like software developers and data analysts. The result is a more than 100% performance improvement, enabling the Rugby site to hit record turnover and win additional contracts worth over £2m. The project also spurred a dedicated process development department, created a dozen new jobs and paved the way for a further £6.5m investment to implement two more connected production lines by 2027. An AMRC spokesperson said the project demonstrates how industrial digital technologies can transform operations. The success has ‘set a new benchmark for fastener production processes' and clearly shows the potential of technology-driven innovation in aerospace. Process Improvements Within Constraints While LISI's collaboration showcases the benefits of innovation, industry-wide progress is often hampered by a reliance on established processes and materials. “The industry is built on aircraft and parts certified to specific production techniques, many of which were designed decades ago,” explains Andrew Mair, Chief Executive of the Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA). While this reliance on legacy methods may limit flexibility in core manufacturing processes, there's significant scope for improvements in areas that run parallel to assembly. Upgrading to integrated software platforms for production planning, resource management and inventory tracking, for example, is an area where many smaller manufacturers lag, yet can unlock substantial efficiency gains. Similarly, using robotics and automation to move materials or load machines can streamline operations and reduce manual labour and downtime. Design innovations also hold promise. Advances in simulation and digital twin technologies allow suppliers to optimise components and assemblies before physical production, compressing design cycles and identifying potential issues earlier. Generative design, where AI-driven software explores thousands of potential configurations, is helping create lighter, stronger, more cost-efficient components. Combined with additive manufacturing, suppliers can prototype and produce highly complex parts faster and, importantly, with significantly less waste than traditional ‘subtractive' machining. For instance, Airbus and Autodesk have used generative design and additive manufacturing to produce the world's largest 3D-printed cabin component. Inspired by cellular structures and bone growth, the latticed partition to separate the passenger cabin from the galley is structurally as strong as conventional designs but 45% (30kg) lighter. When scaled to the entire cabin, Airbus estimates that the new design approach could save up to 465,000 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions a year. Government Backing Fuels Further Investment Recognising the transformative potential of advanced technologies, recent government announcements are geared towards accelerating adoption. One such initiative is the expansion of Made Smarter, an industry-government programme aimed at helping SME manufacturers adopt technology and build digital skills. Since its 2019 launch in the North West, Made Smarter has engaged with 2,500 manufacturers, funded over 330 technology projects, created more than 1,500 jobs and upskilled nearly 2,800 workers. Its upcoming national rollout to all nine English regions by 2025/26, followed by Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in 2026/27, will extend those benefits to thousands of manufacturers across the UK. “The programme has proven the value technology and digital skills can bring,” says Donna Edwards, Director of Made Smarter NW, who described the national roll-out as “a huge vote of confidence in the contribution SMEs make to UK manufacturing.” Additionally, the government's announcement of £975m to extend the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) programme to 2030 was welcomed – although many favoured a longer-term commitment. With matching industry contributions, the funding will exceed £2bn, providing critical support for ultra-efficient and zero-carbon technologies. “This support for R&D is crucial at a time the sector is ramping up rates to meet today's demand while delivering ambitious technology programmes to bring next-generation aircraft technologies to reality,” says Gary Elliott, CEO of ATI. Plotting a Sustainable Flight Path The UK is making significant strides in sustainable aviation. The latest development saw a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate come into force on New Year's Day. The mandate requires that 2% of UK jet fuel demand be met by SAF, rising to 10% by 2030 and 22% by 2040—delivering up to 6.3 megatons of carbon savings annually. The mandate will be bolstered by the introduction of a revenue certainty mechanism to de-risk investments in new SAF plants and provide the confidence needed to scale domestic production. The potential of hydrogen-powered aviation is also gaining momentum, with Russ Dunn, GKN Aerospace CTO, recently named as the new chair of the Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance. The HIA's first major report, published in 2024, outlined a clear roadmap for industry and government to drive adoption. Yet, realising this vision requires more robust support for R&D, particularly within the manufacturing supply chain. Andrew Mair explains that nearly all the R&D support currently goes to large corporations or start-ups, leaving the existing supply chain underserved. “We need more regionalised support, particularly for clusters like the Midlands Aerospace Alliance, to ensure small companies get the backing they need.” Srimoolanathan of ADS underscores that aerospace is uniquely positioned to deliver immediate and long-term benefits for the UK economy. “The backlog presents an opportunity for short-term growth, job creation and technological advancement,” he says. “But this hinges on balancing the immediate demands of today with strategic investments in areas like zero-emission technologies. With sustained support, the UK can maintain its position as a global aerospace leader while delivering tangible economic and environmental benefits.”

In this week's episode, we cover key executive orders signed by President Trump earlier this week that are significant to agriculture and dive into the details of a carbon program. This week's top ag news includes new data showing that 2024 was the warmest year on record in the United States. We also cover updates on agricultural policy, including tariffs, the reintroduction of the Farm to Fly Act and its potential impact on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and 45Z tax credit opportunities. Additionally, we discuss what we learned from the USDA Secretary of Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins after yesterday's senate of ag committee hearing. Other notable headlines include an Iowa senator's controversial proposal to purchase Minnesota land, a house bill in Indiana aimed at acquiring Illinois land, and good news about a young dairywoman known as #LoveForLexi, who received a life-saving heart transplant this week. In this week's interview we hear about the Bayer Carbon Program from Ben Runge, who interviewed with us before transitioning to a new career after serving as a sustainable systems agronomist with Bayer. Runge provides insights into the program, discussing how it's gone from an idea to an opportunity for farmers. He explains the program's incentives, the practices that qualify (including up to four years of historical practices) and more. Story ideas, or event opportunities for Ag News Daily to cover? Send them to michelle@agnewsdaily.com or delaney@agnewsdaily.com. As always, the episode includes the latest agricultural weather and market updates. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

In this episode, we speak with Matthew Gorman, Director of Carbon Strategy and Sustainability at Heathrow Airport. With 16 years at the helm of Heathrow's sustainability initiatives, Gorman shares how one of the world's busiest airports is tackling aviation's climate impact while maintaining its crucial role in global connectivity.Gorman discusses:Heathrow's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme, which creates a funding pool through landing charges to help airlines bridge the cost gap of SAF adoption. Starting at 0.5% in 2022, the target will reach 3% by next year, with approximately 20 airlines participating.The breakdown of Heathrow's carbon footprint, highlighting that nearly 95% comes from aircraft operations, around 5% from ground activities such as surface access and the supply chain, and just 0.1% from direct operations (Scope 1).The future of hydrogen aviation, with expectations of first hydrogen-powered services in the early 2030s starting with turboprops, and how Heathrow is preparing infrastructure through research partnerships and dedicated testing facilities.Their innovative approach to NOx emissions reduction, targeting 18% reduction in airside operations and 60% in non-aircraft operations by 2030, driven by Heathrow's proximity to London.Throughout the conversation, Gorman emphasises the critical balance between maintaining aviation's connectivity benefits while achieving net zero, and how airports can lead the sector's sustainability transition through influence and advocacy despite controlling only a small fraction of total emissions.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Christina Cassotis, CEO of Pittsburgh International Airport, who shares her ambitious vision for transforming the airport into a sustainable aviation hub. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Heathrow 2.0 Sustainability StrategyHeathrow Airport targets 3% SAF use in 2025 - Biodiesel Magazine Heathrow launches ‘Nature Positive Plan' to tackle biodiversity loss - edie Four of UK's biggest airports pledge to ‘Back British SAF' - Aerospace Global NewsThis episode is brought to you by 4AIR. 4AIR is leading the way with the industry's first framework to address aviation's climate impact—offering clear, verifiable pathways to reduce and counteract aircraft emissions. For more information, please visit: https://www.4air.aero/

Amid headlines warning of skyrocketing airfares due to a new "flight tax," Simon Calder unpacks the reality of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate. It's not a tax, nor Labour's policy, but a step towards greener aviation adopted under Conservative leadership.This podcast is free, as is The Independent Travel newsletter, which you can subscribe to here and have delivered every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with Valérie Guénon, Vice President of Product Environment Policies at Safran Aircraft Engines. She shares insights into how the company aims to tackle its environmental challenges through innovative engine design and sustainable fuel integration.Guénon discusses Safran's comprehensive approach to aviation sustainability, and highlights:The RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) program, developed in partnership with GE Aerospace that features an innovative open fan architecture that could significantly reduce fuel consumption by removing the heavy engine nacelle and optimising propulsive efficiency.Safran's commitment to environmental research, with the company dedicating 88% of its self-funded research to environmental performance improvements, covering areas like CO2 reduction, noise reduction, and local air pollution mitigation.Safran is actively working to ensure engine compatibility with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), addressing challenges beyond just combustion.Through the Renewable Low Carbon Fuels European Alliance, Safran chairs the aviation chamber and helps coordinate industry-wide efforts to scale up SAF production and adoption.The complexities of hydrogen adoption in aviation, drawing from Safran's experience with rocket propulsion.Safran's electrification initiatives that focus on smaller aircraft through Safran Electrical & Power.Throughout the conversation, Guénon emphasises that while engine manufacturers can't control air traffic growth, they can significantly impact efficiency. Guénon also shares her pioneering experience as a woman in aerospace engineering, highlighting how both cultural changes and legislation have improved gender equality in the field.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Graham Webb, Chief Sustainability Officer at Pratt and Whitney. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Sustainability - SafranHow Safran is helping to develop sustainable fuels - Safran GE Aviation and Safran launch advanced technology demonstration programme for sustainable engines - ERA Safran invests €1bn to develop global MRO network for LEAP engine - Aerospace Manufacturing 

Have questions, feedback, or thoughts on the show? We want to hear from you! Click on this link to send us a text message. In this insightful episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, host Jim Lenz sits down with Robert White, Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development at the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). With decades of experience in ethanol market development and a deep connection to the grain industry, Robert brings a wealth of knowledge about the transformative role of renewable fuels.Together, Jim and Robert explore the evolving landscape of biofuels, focusing on ethanol's significance for corn, soybeans, and sorghum producers. They discuss how over 40% of U.S. corn production is directed toward ethanol and what that means for grain handling and processing facilities. The conversation also delves into the emergence of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), its potential as a game-changer for the biofuels sector, and the opportunities it presents for grain industry stakeholders.Robert shares actionable insights on tackling persistent misconceptions about ethanol, the importance of advocacy in shaping policy, and the global market's growing appetite for U.S.-produced biofuels. Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of how to position their operations for future success and support the growing demand for renewable fuels.Key Topics Covered:The current state of the ethanol industry and its impact on grain markets.Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and its potential to disrupt both biofuels and grain markets.Strategies for grain professionals to increase awareness and advocate for renewable fuels.The role of state and federal policies in shaping the future of biofuels.Global growth opportunities and the U.S. role in meeting international demand for ethanol.Guest Expert: Robert White is the Vice President of Industry Relations at the Renewable Fuels Association. With a career spanning decades in ethanol advocacy and education, Robert is a leading voice in renewable fuel market development and an advocate for its benefits to farmers, grain handlers, and the broader agriculture sector.Important Links:Learn more about the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA): www.ethanolrfa.orgVeterans for Renewable Fuels: https://ethanolrfa.org/veteransExplore educational resources on biofuels: Reports, Studies, and White PapersFact SheetsAnnual Industry OutlookConnect with GEAPS: Stay informed about future episodes and learn more about GEAPS:Website: www.geaps.comGEAPS ExchangeOnline Course CatalogWhole Grain Podcast Page Grain Elevator and Processing Society champions, connects and serves the global grain industry and its members. Be sure to visit GEAPS' website to learn how you can grow your network, support your personal professional development, and advance your career. Thank you for listening to another episode of GEAPS' Whole Grain podcast.

Aisling Kenny, CFO of SMBC Aviation Capital, has built a notable career in the aviation leasing sector. She started her career at EY, where she was involved in auditing various clients, including banks and leasing companies. She joined SMBC Aviation Capital (then RBS Aviation Capital) in 2012, initially as manager and head of finance. In 2022, she became the CFO. Ireland has established itself as a global centre for aircraft leasing with over 60% of the world's leased aircraft managed from Ireland.  Aisling discusses how Ireland became a hub for aircraft leasing and the growth of SMBC Aviation Capital, which now owns and manages over 1,000 aircraft, “every minute of the day, one aircraft takes off or lands around the world in our portfolio”. In this episode of the EY CFO Outlook podcast, Aisling Kenny, CFO of SMBC Aviation Capital joins host Jonathan Healy to talk about her career journey, the challenges and opportunities in the aviation leasing industry, and the sector's focus on sustainability and innovation.They also discuss:Challenges in Aviation Leasing: Despite disruptions like COVID-19 and the war in Russia, SMBC Aviation Capital has grown by focusing on high-demand aircraft and diversifying its portfolio. Sustainability in Aviation: Aisling highlights the need for fuel-efficient aircraft and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to cut emissions, though capital investment may be required. Cultural Collaboration: Aisling speaks about the shared values of Ireland and Japan, with both being outward-looking and respectful of tradition, while striving for future growth. The Future of Aviation Leasing: Leased aircraft now make up 60%. Aisling predicts industry consolidation, with larger lessors leading. Graduate programs and apprenticeships are key to sustaining growth.

In this episode, we talk to Professor Robert Miller, Director of the Whittle Laboratory at the University of Cambridge, who shares why 2030 targets are crucial for the aviation industry's transition towards net zero.Miller is also the head of the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), a collaboration between the Whittle Laboratory and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. The AIA recently released the “Five Years to Chart a New Future for Aviation” report which outlined 4 key Sustainable Aviation Goals, which, if achieved in the next 5 years, can help aviation reach net-zero by 2050. Miller shares insights into the recently released report and highlights several key issues:The misconception of smooth technology transitions, emphasising that historical precedents show abrupt changes with usually one dominant solution emerging, similar to VHS vs Betamax or cars vs horses.Operation Blue Skies which seeks to address persistent contrails by setting up “Airspace-Scale Living Labs”.The introduction of bold efficiency measures that could halve fuel burn by 2050, including reducing aircraft life from 30 to 15 years, flying 15% slower, and better matching aircraft to route distances.The challenges of scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) within global biomass limitations, with potential ticket price increases ranging from 30%-90% depending on production method.The opportunity for hydrogen adoption in long-haul aviation, with potential for 10-30% fleet penetration by 2050, focusing initially on the 50 largest hub airports that consume half of global jet fuel.The importance of launching moonshot technology demonstrations by 2030, including cryogenic hydrogen/methane fuels, synthetic biology, and hydrogen-electric propulsion.Throughout the conversation, Miller emphasises the urgency of immediate action. He stresses that while only 10% of the global population has flown, expanding access to air travel must be balanced with aggressive decarbonisation efforts.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Dr Florian Allroggen, Executive Director, Aerospace Climate & Sustainability, and a Research Scientist in MIT's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, who shares the science behind contrails, their climate impact, and practical solutions for mitigation. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Aviation Impact AcceleratorThe Whittle Laboratory  Five Years to Chart a New Future for Aviation - Aviation Impact Accelerator Cambridge report sets four goals to be implemented by 2030 for global aviation to reach Net Zero - GreenAir News 

In this episode of the Platts Future Energy Podcast, Gary Clark hosts downstream oil news managing editor Robert Perkins and head of aviation research James Simpson as they unpack the evolving landscape of jet fuel markets amid significant geopolitical and economic shifts. From the pandemic's lingering effects on demand to the impact of the Russian-Ukraine conflict and Middle Eastern tensions, supply chains for jet fuel are under scrutiny. Talking points range from the rise of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and its potential to reshape the future of aviation, to the challenges posed by refinery closures and the need for strategic policy support. Join us for insights into the intricate balance of supply and demand in the aviation sector and what lies ahead for jet fuel markets. Related: Sustainable Aviation Fuel CIF NWE $/mt  Biofuels news

In this episode of the Platts Future Energy Podcast, Gary Clark hosts downstream oil news managing editor Robert Perkins and head of aviation research James Simpson as they unpack the evolving landscape of jet fuel markets amid significant geopolitical and economic shifts. From the pandemic's lingering effects on demand to the impact of the Russian-Ukraine conflict and Middle Eastern tensions, supply chains for jet fuel are under scrutiny. Talking points range from the rise of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and its potential to reshape the future of aviation, to the challenges posed by refinery closures and the need for strategic policy support. Join us for insights into the intricate balance of supply and demand in the aviation sector and what lies ahead for jet fuel markets. Related: Sustainable Aviation Fuel CIF NWE $/mt  Biofuels news

This week: Guest Co-Host Maya Leibman, Fmr EVP/CIO, American Airlines; Guest: Patrick O'Keeffe, Fmr SVP – People, American Airlines; News: Delta forecasts weaker revenue; Some CrowdStrike context; Disagreement over Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF); Are terminal robo-wheelchairs on the horizon? Boeing strike negotiations not going well; United announces unusual new foreign destinations; Listener Q's: Would consolidated check in be workable for airlines?

In this episode, we talk to Anko van der Werff, President & CEO of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), who shares insights into the airline's ambitious sustainability initiatives and how they're shaped by the unique environmental consciousness of Scandinavia.SAS, a longstanding Scandinavian carrier, faces distinct challenges and opportunities in its sustainability journey due to the region's deep-rooted environmental awareness and geographical characteristics. Van der Werff discusses:The profound impact of Scandinavian environmental consciousness on SAS's sustainability strategy, which goes beyond compliance to integrate sustainability into all aspects of operations.The critical role of aviation in Scandinavia, serving as an essential connector for the region's dispersed population across large, elongated countries.SAS's three-pillar approach to achieve sustainable aviation: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), electric aviation, and hydrogen technology.The airline's Conscious Traveler program, which educates and incentivises passengers to make sustainable choices, including the option to purchase SAF.The airline's bold move into electric aviation, including a partnership with Heart Aerospace and the sale of tickets for a fully electric flight scheduled for 2028.Throughout the conversation, van der Werff emphasises the delicate balance SAS must strike between maintaining essential air connectivity and leading in sustainability efforts. Looking to the future, he expresses optimism about technological advancements in electric and hydrogen aviation, while acknowledging the challenges of high costs and the need for industry-wide collaboration to scale up sustainable solutions.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Anders Forslund, CEO of Heart Aerospace. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:EuroBonus conscious traveler - SASScandinavian Airline SAS taking bookings for first electric flight on ES-30 aircraft in 2028 - Aviation International News Restructured SAS formally joins SkyTeam after withdrawal from Star Alliance - Flight Global For October 2024, we're pleased to feature SITA as our exclusive Sponsor of the Month. SITA is a global IT provider for the air transport industry, helping airlines navigate complex environmental regulations. Discover how their Eco Mission tool can simplify compliance, reduce costs, and provide real-time insights to support your sustainability goals.

Send us a text In this episode of The SAF Podcast, we sit down with Roberto Gonzalez from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to explore the complexities of financing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects. Roberto takes us through his personal journey from chemical engineering and oil refining to his pivotal role in the EBRD's energy transition team. We discuss EBRD's ambitious goals of achieving over 50% green investments and ensuring alignment with the Paris Agreement, while also exploring the unique challenges and opportunities in making SAF projects attractive to investors.Roberto offers unique insights into the bankability of SAF across different regions, particularly in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Northern Africa. We delve into the critical factors that make SAF projects viable, such as feedstock supply, market demand, and technology risks. We also discuss the tools available to help spread the risk in new projects through the financial tools EBRD uses to support these projects, including first-loss guarantees, concessional debt, and technical assistance.Additionally, we discuss the role of mandates, subsidies, and the aviation sector's willingness to adopt greener fuel sources despite higher costs. This episode offers valuable insights into the pivotal role of SAF in decarbonizing aviation and the financial innovations driving its adoption.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure that you check out our previous episode with Binyam Reja, World Bank to hear about the opportunity and challenges of building SAF capacity in emerging markets: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202964/15581228Host: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor

In this episode, we talk to Matt Finch, UK Policy Manager at Transport & Environment (T&E), who shares insights into the challenges and opportunities in sustainable aviation.Finch discusses T&E's role as Europe's leading advocate for clean transport and provides a critical perspective on current efforts to decarbonise the aviation industry. He highlights several key issues:The lack of fuel duty on aviation fuel, which Finch argues artificially suppresses the cost of air travel and hinders the transition to more sustainable alternatives.The UK's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, its strengths and weaknesses, and the challenges in scaling up SAF production.The potential of alternative technologies such as hydrogen and electric aircraft, and the need for stronger government support to accelerate their development and adoption.The environmental impact of airport expansion and the need for more stringent conditions on growth.The importance of addressing non-CO2 impacts of aviation, which Finch says account for two-thirds of the sector's overall climate impact.Throughout the conversation, Finch advocates for more ambitious policies and actions to address aviation's environmental impact, while remaining cautiously optimistic about the potential for progress in the sector.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Hiske Arts, Campaigner at Fossil Free Netherlands (Fossielvrij NL), who explains why climate activists don't buy the aviation industry's commitment to addressing climate concerns. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Aviation - T&ERoadmap to climate neutral aviation in Europe - T&E  UK to implement SAF mandate beginning in 2025 - Biomass Magazine The current state of scientific understanding of the non-CO2 effects of aviation on climate - David Lee The ICCT's bitter but essential prescription for net zero emissions by 2050 - SimpliFlying ➡️ Can climate activists and the aviation industry ever get along? - SimpliFlying 

In this week's episode , the Rethink Energy team discusses: ClearVue's Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) glass, and the startup's latest agreement with Alu-Tec WLL to foster distribution of its products through the MENA region. Illinois has introduced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive - not steep enough to close the gap with jet fuel, but another step toward the new industrial segment. NREL's latest offshore wind transmission research, which includes a description of a $100 billion intra-regional HVDC backbone stretching from North Carolina to New Hampshire - going far beyond the limited approach of connecting each project to the shore piecemeal.

Welcome to another episode of The Nexus Ag Update! In this episode, we welcome back our returning guest, Megan Solland Conservation Agronomist with Nexus. We're also thrilled to have Joel Wipperfurth from TruTerra. Joel will share his role at TruTerra and his extensive work history in the industry.We'll dive deep into the Carbon Intensity Score (CI), exploring what it is, why it's been a hot topic in 2024, and which industry is driving this conversation. Joel will explain how farmers can profit from their CI scores.Additionally, we'll touch on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and its connection to CI, the type of data needed, and the expected time frame for these initiatives. Joel and Megan will also give us a sneak peek into what's new for TruTerra in 2025, including their latest programs and other local initiatives.Don't miss our local events, where we'll highlight the upcoming Strip Till Day in Rose Creek, MN, on August 13th at 9 AM.Tune in for an informative and engaging episode!

During the TopSoil Webinar, Mitchell Hora is joined by Astri Martin from Southwest Airlines as they expand on their conversations from our annual event the TopSoil Summit. Listen as they dive into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Southwest Airlines' newest venture, Nonstop to Net Zero, and their take on using feedstock to make SAF. We hope you enjoy this Webinar! If you have any further questions, feel free to explore our other episodes for more insights and information.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ➡️    / @continuumag8789FOR MORE INFORMATION ➡️ https://continuum.agFIND YOUR CI SCORE AT ➡️ https://topsoil.ag

This week, Ryan and Ed are joined by new Energy Voice editor Mark Selby as he makes his podcast debut. Mark kicks off by discussing the role of Energy Voice as a platform for the UK energy sector, before diving into our recent interview with National Grid. We touch on grid connection waiting times and discuss the practical challenges of bringing on more generation capacity. Next up, Ed is flying by the seat of his pants as he discusses Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and, more specifically, how poo could fuel our flights. The government has set a 2030 target for SAF, and Ed discusses a couple of technologies that might help us get there. Old tyres are one feedstock and - to the delight of Ed's son - sewage is another.  Finally, Ryan has turned his attention to Aberdeen's hydrogen hub as it takes final investment decision. The BP and Aberdeen City Council joint venture is now looking to pull together a report to explore how the city's existing supply chain can contribute to making this project a success.    About Energy Voice Energy Voice investigates and reports on what matters in global energy, helping sector leaders understand the geopolitical and economic factors underpinning current events, and giving them a view on what's coming over the horizon. Each year, 3.4m professionals use Energy Voice as a trusted source of breaking news and insight. For more information on how you can speak to those professionals across multiple platforms to build your brand and generate actionable business leads, visit energyvoice.com/content-services. For a 30 day free trial subscription to the Energy Voice website and app, visit energyvoice.com/subscribe.  

The aviation industry is under the sustainability microscope with recent estimates finding that it contributes to 6% of total global warming. This episode of Fixed on ESG explores the role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in mitigating aviation's environmental impact, the contrasting policy approaches in the U.S. and EU, and discusses the potential implications of SAF on airline credit profiles and decarbonisation strategies. This episode is hosted by PGIM Fixed Income's Taylor Chatlos, ESG Specialist, and features Jack Fitzsimmons, CFA, U.S. Leveraged Finance Credit Analyst, and Sean Goodier, CFA, European Investment Grade Credit Research Analyst. Recorded on June 18, 2024.

This week, we sit down with Dani Charles, Veriflux, who talks through his fascinating journey from government tech to co-founding a pioneering company in the renewable feedstock industry. Dani reveals how Veriflux, since its inception in 2020, has grown to support over 350 companies worldwide by revolutionizing the tracking of used cooking oil and other feedstocks. His insights underscore the critical importance of accurate record-keeping for regulatory compliance and market differentiation, especially in distinguishing renewable fuels like Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).Ever wondered how US environmental policies and incentives come to life? Join us as we unpack the intricate legislative process including the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transport, Treasury and Securities and Exchange Comission. Through detailed examples like the renewable fuel standard and the Inflation Reduction Act, we shed light on the complex and often collaborative efforts required to enforce these regulations. We also examine the challenges stakeholders face with incentives such as Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits, emphasizing the complications that arise from varying guidelines.As eco-fuel production gains momentum, what hurdles do new entrants face? We delve into the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act credits expiring in 2027 and how this impacts the renewable energy industry. We discuss the benefits that incumbents hold over newcomers and the role state-level tax credits play in promoting local production. We also explore the updates to the IRA to include Argonne National Laboratory's GREET model and the transition from 40B to 45Z at the end of the year and what this means in practice. Additionally, we explore the transformative power of digitizing supply chains for sustainability, highlighting the necessity of robust data management to support ESG and net zero goals. Tune in to understand how comprehensive data collection not only substantiates environmental claims but also drives the future of renewable energy and sustainable aviation fuel.If you enjoyed this episode, check out our recent episode with Vianney Vales, Wastefront here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202964/15196527Host & Producer: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor 

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.0:00 Drought is Over6:27 Record Summer Heat?10:11 Ethanol Wont' Qualify12:57 Ethanol Production14:48 Bird Flu Update

No-tillers stand to benefit from updates to the U.S. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) tax credit. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS released a notice April 30 that details an updated version of the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) model, which is used to determine CI scores of SAF feedstocks.

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.Updated Guidance on SAF Subsidies: The Biden administration released updated guidance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) subsidies, now allowing biofuels made from corn, soybeans, and other agricultural products in SAF production. To qualify for SAF tax credits, producers must demonstrate that their fuel emits at least 50% fewer emissions than petroleum-based jet fuel. Ethanol used in SAF production must originate from farms implementing climate-smart agricultural practices like efficient fertilizer application and no-till farming. This guidance aims to incentivize environmentally sustainable practices in biofuel production.

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.USDA's Weekly Drought Monitor: Light to moderate precipitation across the Corn Belt last week brought relief to many areas, improving conditions in parts of Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, as well as in parts of Iowa. However, dry conditions persisted in southern Missouri and western Kentucky, leading to expanding drought conditions in those areas. Additionally, above-normal temperatures and dry weather in the High Plains worsened conditions in central and western Kansas, the panhandle of Oklahoma, and eastern South Dakota. Drought remains a concern for various agricultural sectors.

Heute geht es bei „Das Gleiche in Grün?!“ um Book and Claim. Davon haben einige vielleicht schon im Kontext von Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) gehört. In der Theorie ist Book and Claim ganz einfach, in der Umsetzung entwickelt das Thema jedoch eine ungeahnte Komplexität. Auch weil die Accounting Regeln erst im Entstehen sind. Aber, davon ist Moritz überzeugt: Book and Claim hat großes Potenzial für die Dekarbonisierung des Güterverkehrs. Wie das funktionieren kann, haben Timo und er mit Noelle Fröhlich und Andreas Mündel von DHL ergründet: - Wie genau kann Book and Claim die Dekarbonisierung der Logistik anschieben? - Wie funktioniert das Konzept ganz praktisch? - Welche Regeln und Standards gibt es? - Wie werden die Emissionsreduktionen konkret zertifiziert und gehandelt? - Welche kommunikativen Herausforderungen bestehen rund um Book and Claim? - Und wie schätzen Noelle und Andreas die Zukunft von Book and Claim ein? Wieder eine sehr lehrreiche Episode, schnell einschalten! Über die Gäste Noelle Fröhlich ist Senior Expert Clean Operations bei DHL. Seit 2018 beschäftigte sie sich dort bereits mit vielen DGIG-Herzensthemen: Humanitäre Logistik, Kreislaufwirtschaft, Carbon Accounting und SBTI. Andreas Mündel ist SVP Strategy & Operation Programs bei DHL. Der promovierte Physiker startete seine Wirtschaftskarriere bei McKinsey und war seit 2004 in verschiedenen Führungsrollen bei der Deutschen Post bzw. DHL tätig. DHL wurde 1969 gegründet und ist heute das weltweit führende Logistikunternehmen mit knapp 600.000 Mitarbeitern in mehr als 220 Ländern und Regionen. Das internationale Serviceportfolio umfasst Logistik-Lösungen in den Bereichen Brief und Paket, Express, Frachttransport, Supply-Chain-Management und E-Commerce. Über „Das Gleiche in Grün?!“: Dieser zweiwöchentlich erscheinende Podcast ist das Wunschkind von Timo Landener (Sustainability Manager bei Swisslog, https://www.linkedin.com/in/timo-landener-9a80a110a/) und Moritz Petersen (Professor an der Kühne Logistics University, https://www.linkedin.com/in/profmoritzpetersen/). Alle Folgen des Podcasts findet ihr übersichtlich aufbereitet auf unserer Website http://www.dgig.show, aktuelle Neuigkeiten rund um die Show gibt es auch bei LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dgig Das Gleiche in Grün?! … wird produziert und veröffentlicht von der Mutter aller Logistik-Podcasts: Irgendwas mit Logistik. Merci, liebe Jungs und Mädels! … wird unterstützt durch das Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains der Kühne Logistics University in Hamburg. Danke! … funktioniert überhaupt nur dank unserer großartigen Gäste und den treuen Zuhörenden. Danke, ihr tollen Menschen! Bezahlte Partnerschaft.

In this episode, we talk to Mark Edwards, Head of Sustainability at London Gatwick. As one of the busiest airports in Europe, Gatwick has set an ambitious target to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, 20 years ahead of the UK's national target.Edwards discusses Gatwick's multi-faceted approach to sustainability, which includes addressing Scope 1 and 2 emissions through the use of renewable electricity, transitioning away from fossil fuels through the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), and gradually converting their vehicle fleet to electric. He also touches upon the challenges of reducing Scope 3 emissions, which primarily come from airline operations and are outside the airport's direct control.Edwards elaborates on Gatwick's role in supporting sustainable aviation initiatives. He highlights the airport's efforts to increase the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the region, engage passengers about carbon offsetting and SAF, advocate for government support, and potentially incentivise airlines to use more SAF. In addition, Edwards also shares Gatwick's preparations to support the future use of hydrogen and electric-powered aircraft, emphasising the importance of collaboration with airlines and manufacturers to ensure the airport is “jet zero ready.” Please note: This interview was recorded in January 2024. Since then London Gatwick Airport has swapped diesel for HVO. Moreover, the public hearing for the Northern Runway Project began in February 2024.If you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversation we had with Robb Etnyre, General Manager of Truckee Tahoe Airport, who shares how the airport has become the first in the world to fully transition to SAF. Check it out here.Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:London Gatwick Airport Sustainability - London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick switches 300 diesel vehicles to hydrotreated vegetable oil - Passenger Terminal Today Gatwick's Plans For Second Runway Take Shape - Aviation Week Network How Truckee Tahoe Airport is transitioning towards its 100% SAF goal - SimpliFlying 

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.Commodity Sector's Strong Week: The Bloomberg Commodity Index records its best performance in nine months, surging by 3.4%, buoyed by gains in coffee, silver, lean hogs, gold, and select energy markets, yet grain prices remain subdued amid broader market rally.

On a mid-May afternoon in 2020, Lauren Kriegler sat in her home office and scribbled a warning to her young kids—who were in the thick of remote learning—on a Post-It Note and stuck it to her office door: “Important call. Do not come in!”For five years at Alaska Airlines, Kriegler had led a massive project to overhaul the uniforms provided to its 20,000+ frontline employees—five years building a program from raw materials to design and development, inventory planning and distribution, and ultimately the culmination of a rollout during the early stages of the pandemic. This included multiple visits to China to get closer to the supply chain, as well as the integration of industry-leading textile safety standards, leading Alaska to be the first North American carrier to integrate Oeko-Tex into a custom supply chain. Along the way, Kriegler led additional teams, including retail operations, freight and logistics, and print programs. As the uniform program launched and was moving to steady state, she was starting to think about her next challenge.Now, as the Teams window on her computer flashed open to her weekly tie-in with her boss, she was confronting what might come next: leading the fuel program for the airline as director of fuel—an area of the business where she had no experience. It was a role fraught with challenge and opportunity that started with the consolidation of two departments, the lack of a hand-off from her predecessors in the role and a massive learning curve.Once she assumed the role that July of 2020, she would see planes get fueled for the first time, spend time on the ramp learning the operation and become quickly immersed in the complexities of the oil and refining markets and supply chains. She openly acknowledged with internal and external partners that at many times she had more questions than answers.She worked diligently to overcome her learning curve in order to prepare the fuel program to support the airline's emergence from the pandemic, both operationally and financially. Through all of these learnings, she also started to wrap her arms around an initially small but critical component of the fuel program: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)—something that as the months went by would become a much more significant focus of her day-to-day role. By the end of her first year and what Kriegler called a “brutal summer,” she had confronted all that and more, including a Mother's Day 2021 alert to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown, wildfires, labor shortages, extreme weather and other external events that buffeted fuel supply chain operations.“I've only known volatility,” Kriegler said. “During that first summer, I remember thinking (that) how I navigated that summer's seemingly never-ending challenges would shape my future at Alaska as an operational leader. I was determined not just to get through it, but to establish an industry-leading program that was resilient and intentional. And to be honest, I had many moments of self-doubt given my lack of experience—and I know others did as well.”Related LinksLauren shares supply chain learnings with students at the University of Washington.Alaska Airlines' news release on the launch of its uniform redesignMore about WashU Olin's Sergio ChayetLauren's LinkedIn pageCreditsThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact-checking and creative assistanceAustin Alred and Olin's Center for Digital Education, sound engineeringHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website support

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.Commodity Sector's Strong Week: The Bloomberg Commodity Index records its best performance in nine months, surging by 3.4%, buoyed by gains in coffee, silver, lean hogs, gold, and select energy markets, yet grain prices remain subdued amid broader market rally.

Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with real audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com and registering for the next event.Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -Brussels Airlines is doing an interesting promotion for their new Nairobi routing when in starts later this year by offering free chauffeur transfers to inbound pax to many destinations in the area, irrespective of class of travel.Qatar Airways' new CEO is bringing First Class back to the airline. CWT forms a partnership with carbon management company SQUAKE to "support the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the business travel industry, at scale." In a related development, Agentivity and Trees4Travel enhance their partnership with an automated data feed from a client's TMC, to make carbon managment for corporate buyers even easier.SAS - Scandinavian Airlines gets US court approval for their chapter 11 restructuring plan.Lufthansa Group reveals the stats around the uptake of their green fares across the group's airlines.a Dutch court rules that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines misled customers about their sustainability claims.Michael O'Leary from Ryanair publicly condemns Boeing. You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Sebnem Erzan, Global Head of Travel Sustainability & Transport at Google. Erzan shares the tech giant's vision for sustainable travel, which focuses on empowering users with accurate and consistent information to make environmentally conscious travel decisions.Erzan highlights the importance of the Travel Impact Model, a transparent and non-commercial tool developed by Google to calculate carbon emissions for flights. The model, overseen by an independent advisory committee, is available to the entire industry, fostering collaboration and alignment in emissions measurement. She also discusses Google's ongoing efforts to enhance user experience by providing meaningful context to carbon emissions data, such as comparing emissions to the amount of CO2 absorbed by trees. She emphasises the need for consistent information across platforms to avoid confusion and drive behavioural change.Erzan also underscores the significance of collaboration and partnerships within the industry. Google works closely with various stakeholders, including airlines, NGOs, and policymakers, to align methodologies and improve the accuracy of emissions calculations. Notably, Google's collaboration with ICAO aims to establish global standards and enhance the accuracy of flight emissions calculations.If you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversation we had with Nora Lovell Marchant, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Amex GBT, about the company's net zero efforts such as a blockchain-powered Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) platform, an independently verified carbon offsetting programme and more... Check it out here.Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Travel Impact Model ICAO and Google to collaborate on improving methodology for calculating flight carbon emissions - ICAO Google hands over its tool for estimating flight emissions to an independent advisory group - The Verge How emissions are estimated - Google Travel Help Google Joins Amex GBT SAF Program - Business Travel News How Amex GBT is building platforms for SAF and Carbon Offsets - SimpliFlying 

On this week's episode of The SAF Podcast, we are going to share a full discussion that occurred at SAF Investor London looking into "Finding Project Finance". Al Whyte, moderated a panel including; Wray Thorn, Focus Impact Partners, Andrew Eckhardt, Cranmore Partners, James Falzon, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Martin Forman, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Kevin Bogenreif, Summit Next Gen, all share their thoughts on the challenges of financing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects. Our experts delve into the critical aspects of price discovery, feedstock costs, and the necessity for robust commercial structures. With technology as a cornerstone in SAF production and regulatory frameworks steering the market, we highlight how these factors shape investor interest and confidence in green initiatives.Finally, we explore the landscape of financing emerging technologies and the strategies to navigate this terrain. From small commercial plants acting as stepping stones to full-scale ventures, we examine how credit officers gain confidence in new tech and the critical role of government support programs. Our panel reflects on the exciting opportunities and potential roadblocks, emphasizing that well-structured projects with predictable revenue streams are the keys to unlocking funding and driving sustainable projects to fruition. Hope for all those not able to come to London you enjoy this fantastic discussion. Moderator: Alasdair Whyte, SAF InvestorProducer: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.Spring crop insurance prices for Dec24 corn and Nov24 soybeans have been set, reflecting significant declines compared to the previous year. The average price for Dec24 corn in February was $4.66 per bushel, down sharply from last year's $5.91, while the Nov24 soybean contract averaged $11.55 per bushel, a notable decrease from last year's $13.76. These lower insurance levels pose challenges for many US row crop operations, as they now fall below the cost of production, unlike last year's levels that mostly exceeded production costs.Meanwhile, the Biden administration's delay in climate modeling for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) feedstocks has raised concerns within the ethanol industry. The administration's decision to revise the climate modeling, particularly regarding verification methods for climate-smart agriculture practices, may impact the industry's eligibility for SAF tax credits. As a result, alternative methods such as solar energy and sustainable farming may need to be adopted to qualify.In the commodities market, fund traders maintain a historically large net short position across the corn and soybean complex. Weekly Commitment of Traders data released by the CFTC shows "the funds" holding a net short of 288k contracts in corn and 151k contracts in soybeans, reflecting significant bearish sentiment. However, fund traders were net buyers of 41k contracts of corn during the week ending February 27.Brazil's soybean forecast witnessed opposing revisions last week, with StoneX raising its estimate to 151.5 million tons while AgResource significantly reduced its projection to 143.92 million tons. The adjustments were influenced by recent weather patterns and yield fluctuations. Both groups also lowered their outlook for Brazil's corn crop, citing various factors impacting production.In the oil market, OPEC+ extended its voluntary oil supply cuts until the end of June, aiming to stabilize prices and prevent a global surplus. These measures, coupled with ongoing supply reductions, reflect efforts to counteract increased production from rivals like US shale drillers and maintain international oil prices around $80 a barrel.Stay informed on evolving market dynamics and geopolitical developments as stakeholders navigate challenges and opportunities in the agricultural and energy sectors.

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.Discover how Southwest Airlines and LanzaJet are collaborating to construct a cutting-edge US facility dedicated to producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from ethanol. With Southwest's $30 million investment, the facility aims to be operational within the next three to four years, contributing to LanzaJet's ambitious goal of producing one billion gallons of SAF annually by 2030.Meanwhile, IFM Investors, an Australian airport investor, plans to inject over $651 million into SAF production in Australia, with a vision to increase the percentage of SAF in Australia's jet fuel consumption to 10% by 2030. This significant investment aligns with global efforts to reduce aviation emissions, supporting the Australian government's target of producing 3.7 billion gallons of SAF by 2050.Stay updated on US ethanol production trends, recent declines notwithstanding, and ongoing adjustments in Brazil's soybean crop estimates due to adverse weather conditions affecting both northern and southern regions.In other news, New York's legal action against JBS SA underscores the growing scrutiny of environmental commitments within the meatpacking industry, while lawmakers' agreement to avert a government shutdown provides temporary relief, funding government agencies until March 8 and March 22.Keep abreast of these developments shaping the aviation industry, agricultural sector, and governmental policies, as stakeholders navigate toward a more sustainable and resilient future. ✈️

There are no two ways around it: 2023 was a difficult year for low-carbon energy investment, and 2024 has so far carried on in very much the same vein.Rising interest rates, fears around future energy policy, cost inflation in some sectors, and perhaps a correction to some earlier over-exuberance, have meant that shares in clean energy companies have generally under-performed the market.To take a couple of high-profile examples, Tesla shares have fallen about 55% from their peak in 2021, while Ørsted shares are down about 75%.Capital flows into climate-focused funds has also fallen sharply. Morningstar data suggested that climate-focused funds attracted about $38 billion of new investor money last year, down about 75% from 2021 levels. In the private markets, on the venture capital side, the flows into clean energy also seem to have fallen, if not quite as sharply.To examine the reasons why low-carbon energy investment is having a rough time of it at the moment, and explore some of the more positive indications in the outlook, host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers-Jaffe are joined this week by newcomer Dan Goldman, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Clean Energy Ventures. They discuss the huge shortfall in terms of the investment needed to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, and raise some ideas for closing the gap. And on the brighter side, they look at the healthy ecosystem of innovative companies working on new ideas that could solve the toughest problems in energy and climate.Mobilizing capital will be the key to tackling the threat of global warming. How can we make sure the money flows where it is needed? Plus, two specific ideas that could make big contributions to decarbonizing the energy system. Grid-enhancing technologies can help overcome transmission capacity bottlenecks that are obstacles to the deployment of renewable energy. Dan's firm Clean Energy Ventures has invested in a company called LineVision that has provides those technologies, and he and Amy explain why they are important.And finally, as the aviation industry continues to grapple with the best ways to cut emissions, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a popular potential solution. The gang discuss the potential of companies like OXCCU, which is backed by Clean Energy Ventures, and the fundamental scientific challenges inherent to producing e-fuels from hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Keep an eye out for an upcoming episode with an in-depth look at SAF and OXCCU, on our sister podcast The Interchange.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode explores the innovative world of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and its role in reducing aviation's environmental impact. We discuss the challenges and future of SAF with expert David Kaplan from Oliver Wyman, covering regulatory hurdles and technological advancements. The episode highlights SAF's potential, its recent successful test flight, and the importance of government and individual support in making SAF the norm for a greener future in aviation.ERRATUM: HEFA stands for “Hydrotreated Esters and Fatty Acids”David Kaplan's Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaplan-56b79174/ Oliver Wyman website: www.oliverwyman.com ****The PricingForThePlanet podcast delves into the fusion of business and sustainability, highlighting profitable and sustainable business models. For us, the only path to amplifying sustainability is by framing it as a driving force and facilitator for business. Tune in for insights on how businesses can thrive while being eco-friendly.****Join our free PricingForThePlanet bi-weekly digest on Monetizing and Pricing Sustainability: https://www.pricingfortheplanet.com/weeklydigest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the holiday edition of Sustainability in the Air, the world's #1 podcast on sustainable aviation. Over the next couple of weeks, we will bring to you some of the finest conversations from our archives and add context based on the latest updates from the companies featured.Following up our first holiday special with Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines is our conversation with Amelia DeLuca, Delta's Chief Sustainability Officer. Since our episode with Delta—recorded about six months ago—they've made a number of major announcements that are worth noting, not least of them being Amelia's elevation to her new role as Chief Sustainability Officer.While we cover these developments in a new introduction to the episode, here's what you can expect from the episode itself: Amelia, leading Delta's sustainability efforts, has made significant strides in integrating sustainability with customer service. Under her stewardship, Delta is emphasising industry collaboration to reach net zero emissions, focusing on reducing single-use plastics and optimising operations for fuel savings. Further, their Sustainable Skies Lab spearheads innovation, partnering with companies like Joby Aviation for eVTOL air taxis. Launched in 2023, Sustainable Skies Lab aims to accelerate sustainable air travel innovation, featuring an Ideation Studio to showcase future solutions. Delta is also working to increase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply, advocating for more production by large energy firms and government support. Additionally, they are collaborating with MIT to study airplane contrails' environmental impact. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Delta's Chief Sustainability Officer is on a mission to use less fuel - Fast CompanyDelta among founders of new aviation fuel coalition - Business Travel News  Delta in final tests to replace plastic cups with paper on flights - Minneapolis /St. Paul Business Journal Delta Air Lines, Xcel Energy, Greater MSP push for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) hub in Minnesota - Star Tribune Delta Air Lines helps establish 1st large-scale SAF hub in the US & other stories in aviation - SimpliFlying  Joby wants to alleviate the pain and frustration of getting from home to your airline seat - SimpliFlying 

Welcome to the holiday edition of Sustainability in the Air, the world's #1 podcast on sustainable aviation. Over the next couple of weeks, we will bring to you some of the finest conversations from our archives and add context based on the latest updates from the companies featured.First up is our episode with Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, an airline that continues to set new standards in terms of their sustainability commitments and efforts. Since our episode with them—incidentally one of our earliest—they've made a number of major announcements that are worth noting.While we cover these developments in a new introduction to the episode, here's what you can expect from the episode itself: Kirby highlights United's commitment to net-zero emissions, focusing on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), sustainable technology investments, and carbon sequestration over traditional carbon offsets. He points out the limitations of tree planting as a carbon offset method and advocates for direct carbon removal from the atmosphere.United leads in SAF usage, despite its current high cost and scarcity, and is working on making it more viable through United's Eco-Skies alliance and government support. Kirby also touches on United Ventures' efforts in electrifying short-haul flights and a partnership with Boom for a SAF-powered supersonic airliner.If you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversation we had with Carrie Harris, Director of Sustainability at British Airways, who discusses the airline's commitment to net zero, and the overarching BA Better World sustainability strategy. Check it out here.Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:United's sustainable flight fund grows to nearly US$200 million - Hydrocarbon EngineeringUnited Airlines inks deal to buy 1B gallons of SAF - PhocusWireUnited Airlines Invests in Electric Power Systems to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Initiatives - SMEBoeing, NASA, United Airlines To Test SAF Benefits with Air-to-Air Flights - BoeingUnited, Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn announce integrated ticket agreement - Airport TechnologyAirlines should prioritise storytelling, not statements, on sustainability - Flight Global British Airways' route to sustainability with BA Better World - SimpliFlying 

Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.Brazilian Soybean Areas Facing Dry Conditions:Key Brazilian soybean areas are expected to remain mostly dry through the weekend, leading to crop stress due to abnormally warm temperatures and a lack of rainfall. Rain is forecast to return by Tuesday next week, with central and northern areas expected to receive better amounts through Christmas. The extended Global Forecast System (GFS) suggests additional rainfall for some areas by year-end but may not be reliable.Ethanol Producers Awaiting SAF Credit Approval:Ethanol producers are anticipating a victory with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) tax credits. The Biden administration is expected to approve the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) model, allowing ethanol-based SAF to qualify for tax credits. However, the administration is also expected to update the GREET methodology by March 1, potentially impacting the use of corn-based ethanol in SAF. Regulations around SAF feedstocks are expected to tighten.Record-High Electric Vehicle (EV) Inventories:US EV inventories on dealer lots have doubled compared to a year ago, resulting in a 114-day supply. Consumers have been deterred from EVs due to their high cost and inadequate charging infrastructure. Major automakers like Ford and GM are reducing production of some EV models. A group of US auto dealers has requested the Biden administration to reduce EV mandates because of the large inventories.Rainfall in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas:Rainfall moved over Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas recently, with up to 2.5 inches recorded in parts of the Texas panhandle and northward regions. This rainfall is much needed, as many areas have been experiencing drought conditions to varying degrees. Kansas rated the winter wheat crop at 39% good to excellent in its final crop progress report for the year.Declining Mortgage Rates:Mortgage rates in the US have declined for seven consecutive weeks, with the average 30-year mortgage rate falling to 6.95%, the lowest since August. Rates peaked in October at 7.8%. The Fed's forecast of rate cuts in 2024 is expected to push mortgage rates near or below 6%. Lower rates are expected to boost home sales, which have slowed significantly due to rising rates.US Grain Export Sales:US corn export sales improved last week, with net sales of 1.4 million metric tons (56 million bushels), up 10% from the previous week. Net soybean sales of 1.1 million metric tons (40 million bushels) were down 23% from the previous week. Net wheat sales were strong, totaling 1.5 million metric tons (55 million bushels), a marketing year high.Flash Sale of Soybeans Reported by USDA:US exporters reported a flash sale of 400,000 metric tons (15 million bushels) of soybeans to unknown destinations for delivery during the current marketing year. However, the US soybean export book continues to lag behind the same period last year by 20%.Stay tuned for more updates on these and other market developments!

Fakt ab! live! - Wir sind am 3.2.2024 beim SWR Podcastfestival in Mannheim Jetzt schnell Tickets sichern: https://www.swr.de/home/podcastfestival-100.html Diese Woche mit Charlotte Grieser und Aeneas Rooch. Ihre Themen sind: - Interkontinental mit dem Flugzeug unterwegs – und das nur mit Restfetten. Das geht jetzt! (01:00) - Wie das Gehirn weiß, wann Schluss ist mit Essen (05:35) - Weils bei Sina und Julia so schön war, darf Aeneas auch noch mal: Der Riesen-Penis der Breitflügel-Fledermaus (10:53) - Feier-News: In Indonesien wurde wieder ein Mini-Nashorn geboren – es gibt davon nur 80 Stück weltweit! (18:51) Weitere Infos und Studien gibt's hier: Interkontinental-Flug mit Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): https://www.iflscience.com/worlds-first-transatlantic-flight-using-100-green-fuel-takes-to-the-skies-71745 Sattes Gehirn: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03679-y Fledermaus mit Riesen-Gemächt: https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(23)01304-0 Süßes Sumatra Nashorn und der Lazarus-Effekt: https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/indonesien-sumatra-nashorn-100.html https://blog.wwf.de/lazarus-ausgestorbene-tiere/ Unser Podcast-Tipp der Woche: „Über Schlafen“ von der Wissenschaftspodcast zu Thema Schlaf von Deutschlandfunk Nova https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/ueber-schlafen-deutschlandfunk-nova/12641863/ Habt ihr auch Nerd-Facts und schlechte Witze für uns? Schreibt uns bei WhatsApp oder schickt eine Sprachnachricht: 0174/4321508 Oder per E-Mail: faktab@swr2.de Oder direkt auf http://swr.li/faktab Instagram: @charlotte.grieser @julianistin @sinologin @aeneasrooch Redaktion: Martin Gramlich und Chris Eckardt Idee: Christoph König

Een overzicht van het belangrijkste mobiliteitsnieuws met aandacht voor Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Rolls-Royce gelooft niet in elektrisch vliegen en GM stopt voorlopig geen geld meer in robotaxi-dienst Cruise. De eerste langeafstandsvlucht op 100 procent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is geland in New York. De trans-Atlantische vlucht vertrok gisteren vanuit Londen en werd uitgevoerd door Virgin Atlantic. SAF kan de uitstoot van vliegen aanzienlijk verminderen, maar het aandeel is vooralsnog slechts 0,1 procent van de mondiale vliegtuigbrandstofvolumes. Verder in deze update: Vliegtuigmotorenmaker Rolls-Royce gelooft niet in elektrisch vliegen.  Chinese automerken Nio en Geely gaan samenwerken op het gebied van batterij wisselen. General Motors investeert voorlopig niet meer in robotaxi-dienst Cruise.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk to Dr Susanne Becken, Professor of Sustainable Tourism at Griffith University, Australia, who discusses various aspects of sustainable travel and its relationship with climate change.With her roots in Germany, current engagement at Griffith University in Australia, and residing in New Zealand, Becken is a unique voice in sustainable tourism. Her global lifestyle has fostered a deep connection with airlines, fuelling her dedication to enhancing their sustainability. Becken has widely published on the topics of sustainable tourism, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, tourist behavior, environmental policy, and risk management. She was a contributing author to the Fourth and the Fifth IPCC Assessment Reports. In the episode, she is particularly vocal about the tangible impacts of climate change, referencing the year's unprecedented climate anomalies and highlighting the susceptibility of tourism destinations to environmental catastrophes.The conversation also revolves around the challenges with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and the complexities of transitioning to sustainable aviation. Becken also calls for the implementation of ecological ceilings in tourism to manage carrying capacity and reduce environmental impacts, advocating for a shift from volume-based to value-based tourism models.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Red Sea Global's CEO John Pagano who shared how the giga-project developer is rethinking eco-tourism, enabling true climate-positive travel. Check it out here.Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Ecological ceiling - The Doughnut EconomyThere's a buzz about ‘sustainable' fuels – but they cannot solve aviation's colossal climate woes - The Conversation Vanuatu Sustainable Tourism Strategy - Pacific Farmers Can there be ultra long-haul flights in a net zero world? - CNA How Red Sea Global's ambitious eco-tourism model could save the planet - SimpliFlying Implications of preferential access to land and clean energy for Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Becken et al. (2023)Knowledge alone won't “fix it”: building regenerative literacy - Becken and Coghlan (2022)

On the latest episode of The SAF Podcast, our editor Fayaz chats with Daniel Bloch, a SAF specialist from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).Daniel is here to connect the dots between the crucial role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in achieving these targets and how his role at IATA aligns with the ambitious net-zero 2050 aspirations. In a world where the climate crisis needs immediate attention, understanding the regulatory landscape and the progress towards net-zero targets is paramount. Daniel walks us through the complexities of these long-term goals, highlighting the importance of distilling them into manageable targets and timelines. With Daniel, we dissect how the choice of feedstock in SAF production can dramatically impact commercial dynamics, sustainability criteria, and carbon reduction numbers. We also project into the future, examining SAF production estimates for the next decade and the pivotal role of policy in spurring the transition towards sustainable aviation fuel. It's not just about today; it's about laying the groundwork for optimising carbon abatement and scaling up the SAF supply beyond 2030. Don't miss this opportunity to gain critical insights into the future of sustainable aviation!You can find out more about IATA here: https://www.iata.org/If you enjoyed this, check out our recent discussion with John May, Hamilton Clark here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202964/13335688SAF Investor LondonThis conference serves as a nexus for innovators, customers, financiers, regulators, suppliers, and advisors, forging partnerships that will drive change. SAF Investor London 2024 isn't a conference for debating the merits of SAF; it's about convening the dealmakers who can effect real transformation.Join over 200 leaders in the SAF Industry for two days of stimulating debates, discussions and plenty of networking.You can find out more about SAF Investor and our conference in London here: https://www.safinvestor.com/Host: Fayaz Hussain, SAF InvestorProducer: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor

10 percent of U.S. transportation greenhouse gas emissions come from plane travel according to the Environmental Protection Agency. But a first-of-its kind initiative is looking to slash those numbers by creating a hub to scale the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Estimates show that SAF can reduce the lifecycle carbon emissions of flying by more than 80 percent.Peter Frosch is CEO of the Greater Minneapolis St. Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership, one of the partners involved in the effort.

This week we pivot back to the airline and customer side of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with Jonathan Pardoe, Fuel Specialist with Star Alliance, the oldest global airline alliance starting back in 1997. Jonathan has a wealth of experience and knowledge about the fuelling challenges for airlines.Topics discussed include:00.48 - Background and how SAF adoption affects airline operations06.25 - What can airlines do to mitigate the supply and demand imbalance to meet 2030 emissions targets.10.42 - The biggest challenges for airlines accessing SAF15.33 - the steps to narrowing the Jet A1 and SAF prices.21.50 - Do customers have to foot the bill for SAF?28.00 - The role of Asia in SAF supply.32.10 - The market mis-match between the US and Europe and the Asian and Gulf markets.36.40 - Could increased operating costs due to SAF put pressure on the small carriers?41.10 - Can airlines streamline operations to mitigate increased SAF costs.Make sure you catch this conversation about some of the most intriguing challenges that airlines face in the quest to decarbonise operations. SAF can only be the decarbonisation solution everyone believes it can be if the economics behind it don't put excessive strain on operating costs. Find out more about Star Alliance here: https://www.staralliance.com/en/homeFind out more about SAF Investor here: https://www.safinvestor.com/Host: Fayaz Hussain, SAF investorProducer: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor

The SAF Podcast turns back to producers this week with Steven Fance , CEO and CTO, Cultiv8 Hemp Solutions, who has a great conversation with SAF Investor editor, Fayaz Hussain. Hemp is already being used across various industries from textile, construction and the automotive industry and have a great potential to play a key role in global decarbonisation efforts.  Culti8 Hemp Solutions are using it as a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) feedstock and for Direct Air Capture (DAC) as Hemp bricks. They currently have a small scale project in Lake Charles, Louisiana and are confident that Hemp is a "superior feedstock" to other biomass solutions. Some of the things discussed in this episode include:01.00 - Steven's background and founding Cultiv8 Hemp Solutions.05.00 - Operations and technological readiness of Cultiv807.03 - How much SAF demand can hemp fulfil?12.00 - Where is the Hemp grown for production14.07 - How much will SAF made from Hemp cost?16.20 - Modular refinery approach18.20 - The benefits of a virtual powerplant21.15 - Planned expansion into EuropeIt is exciting to see where SAF produced from Hemp can go and its potential to add another string the the SAF bow as production pathways and commercialisation develop. Find out more about Cultiv8 Hemp Solutions here.Found out more about SAF Investor here.Host: Fayaz Hussain, SAF InvestorProducer: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor

Sarah Ellerby, CEO, Nova Pangaea Technologies (NPT) is the latest guest to sit down with Al on The SAF Podcast. Nova Pangaea Technologies are a UK based company looking whose patented REFNOVA technology can create fantastic added value to almost all waste plant biomass, including the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).  Currently, Nova Pangaea Technologies is currently most notably working on project Speedbird, in the UK, with British Airways and Alcohol-to-Jet refinery technology company, Lanzajet, which is scheduled to come online in 2026. British Airway's parent company, International Airline Group (IAG) also invested in NPT in June 2023. This is a fantastic discussion where Sarah outlines what NPT's expansion strategy could look like beyond project Speedbird, and which global markets they will look to target. Another critical point of discussion is the challenge of procuring project finance and investment when you are based outside of the US and how this slows down projects in the less regulatory mature markets around the world, as well as so many other critical discussion points.  You can also find out what Sarah did when the IAG investment was confirmed. This is a fantastic episode and very interesting to hear about the SAF market progress outside of the major US and European markets. If you like this episode check out our other episode with Sylvain Verdier, Topsoe here.You can find out more about Nova Pangaea Technologies here. Find out more about SAF Investor and the upcoming SAF Investor London conference on the 27th-28th February 2024 here.Host - Alasdair Whyte, SAF InvestorProducer - Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor

In this episode, we talk to Haldane Dodd, Executive Director at Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), about how the non-profit is assisting the aviation industry in its net-zero by 2050 journey. Since 1990, the Geneva-based ATAG has brought the industry together to address the most pressing issues of the day. Their membership currently comprises over 40 organisations, including airframe and engine manufacturers, airlines, airports, and sustainable fuel companies. They offer platforms for collaboration, provide valuable data, and develop educational resources, promoting the industry's sustainability efforts.  The conversation centres around ATAG's role, CORSIA and its critics, achieving net-zero by 2050, the commercial viability of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the role of hydrogen, and confronting greenwashing. Dodd underscores the industry's shift in focus from infrastructure to climate change, drawing parallels between collective safety initiatives and sustainability. We also learn about Waypoint 2050, a comprehensive guide detailing three pathways for the industry's carbon-neutral future. Dodd emphasises SAF as an immediate solution and the need for large-scale investment, while also acknowledging the potential of emerging technologies like hydrogen and electric planes. If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with ACI World's Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira who shares how the organisation is supporting airports in their net-zero journey. Check it out here.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Waypoint 2050 - ATAG IATA - Incentives Needed to Increase SAF Production Out Front on Airline Safety: Two Decades of Continuous Evolution - FAA Future of Aviation - ICAO CORSIA Fact sheet - IATACorsia: worst option for the climate - Transport and Environment The airport of the future will be carbon positive, not just carbon neutral - SimpliFlying 

In our latest episode of the SAF Podcast Alasdair has a brilliant discussion with John Hannon, COO, Vertimass. Vertimass are a US based biofuel company that produces Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from ethanol using their Vertimass Catalyst Technology. This process does not require external Hydrogen and can produce SAF with low capital costs and operating costs. They also can co-locate their facilities with existing ethanol production facilities, which can further reduce production costs. John discusses the benefits of Vertimass technology in efficiently producing SAF, the importance of techno-economic analyses to the scalability of technology to production as well as discussing their ongoing series C funding round. Find out more about Vertimass here: https://www.vertimass.com/Find out more about SAF Investor here: https://www.safinvestor.com/If you like this episode you should check out our episode with Jimmy Samartzis, Lanzajet, to find out more about the Alchol-to-jet production pathway. Host: Alasdair Whyte, SAF InvestorProducer: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor

The latest episode of the The SAF Podcast had Jean Paquin, CEO, SAF+ have a passionate discussion with Alasdair about the potential of e-fuels for sustainable aviation. SAF+ is a Montreal based Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer using the Power-to-Liquid process to synthesise SAF from CO2 and hydrogen. SAF+ is part of the The Skies the Limit Challenge started by the Canadian government to set up a pilot plant the demonstrate the production of SAF. Montreal is a great place for an e-SAF facility due to the large availability of hydro-electric renewable power that can be utilised in the production process, one of the key challenges to PtL SAF production. They have a considerable number of offtake agreements already in place, most notably the agreement with the Air France Group penned in August 2023.Jean and Alasdair discuss where the first SAF+ refinery could be located, the importance of a portfolio approach to stakeholders to ensure that SAF+ has access to the most recent and important industry development and expertise. They also discuss whether Jean wants to be first and the challenges and opportunities that this creates. You are unlikely to find someone more animated and passionate about the potential the SAF holds in aiding the progress of sustainable aviation.You can find out more about SAF+ here: https://safplusconsortium.com/You can find out more about SAF Investor here: https://www.safinvestor.com/ Host: Alasdair Whyte, SAF InvestorProducer: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor

Matteo Mirolo, Aviation Policy Manager, Transport & Environment was the most recent guest on The SAF Podcast. T&E are a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Brussels that stretches across Europe,  working to make all transport across the continent more sustainable. Matteo's main focus is on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), mainly, e-fuels and mitigating the non-CO2 effects of flying. In this podcast Matteo discusses the potential issues of the darker underbelly of the SAF industry with used cooking oil fraud, something that Matteo says occurs on a daily basis. He also highlights the pitfalls of what he calls 'crypto SAF' which could come to prominence with ever increasing complication of book-and-claim systems. This is a fantastic episode really highlighting how the SAF industry can look at achieving the clarity and transparency needed to attract the investment that is sorely needed. Find out more about Transport & Environment here: https://www.transportenvironment.org/Find out more about SAF Investor, as well as other podcast episodes here: https://www.safinvestor.com/Host: Alasdair Whyte, SAF InvestorProducer: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor

For the latest episode of The SAF Podcast, Al sat down with Chris Brown, Partner, Aviation Strategy & Global Chair, Future of Flight, KPMG. Chris has over 15 years' worth of experience across growth and decarbonisation strategies in aviation. What makes Chris a really interesting guest is that he is gives one of the more sceptical perspectives on whether Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply will be at a sufficient scale to meet 2050 targets. Chris and Al discuss a variety of topics including some of KPMG's forecasts, why he is most bullish on power-to-liquid and eSAF as opposed to waste biomass or alcohol-to-jet methods, and how Carbon Capture and offsetting could play a considerable role in the quest for decarbonisation. You can find out more about Chris here: https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/contacts/b/christopher-brown.htmlFind out more about SAF Investor here: https://www.safinvestor.com/Host: Alasdair Whyte, SAF InvestorProducer: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor 

What will it take for planes to be powered fully by renewable fuels? Barry Glickman, vice president and general manager of sustainable technology solutions at Honeywell, breaks down the technologies that are available now to enable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and why the aviation industry will need multiple pathways to lower-carbon fuels.Find more stories that explore the future of life and business: https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/newsLet's connect! Follow Honeywell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/honeywell/Follow Honeywell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeywell/

[Correction] The US Federal Reserve is expected this week to take the last step in its tightening cycle by raising interest rates by another 25 bps.  The cabinet denied media reports that have claimed that the production at the Zohr gas field has declined due to technical problems. EGP-denominated bonds' value rose on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The cost of insuring Egypt's 5-year sovereign debt (CDS rates) hit 12.76%, while non-deliverable forward contracts for the Pound against the Dollar amounted to about EGP40.70. World Bank data revealed that Egypt has debt repayments worth USD15.3 billion in 3Q2023, out of which USD7.7 billion is for GCC deposits, or renewable.  CBE has notified banks of the cancelation of the 11% subsidized lending tourism initiative, and to stop granting any new funding under the initiative. Work is underway on a new initiative. ORHD (FV: EGP20.38, OW) plans to open its fourth yacht marina in El Gouna in 2023. Tourist yachts will now be able to obtain entry permits to Egypt through the Transport Ministry's digital platform within 30 minutes.RMDA's shareholders approved increasing the company's capital by EGP127.88 million to EGP380 million through issuing 0.507 bonus shares for each original share held. Then, decrease the company's capital by EGP5 million to reach EGP375 million through the cancellation of 20 million treasury shares.ECARU (Egyptian Company for Solid Waste Recycling), Qalaa Holdings (CCAP), and Axens signed a cooperation protocol to carry out technical and economic studies for a project of second-generation biofuel (advanced bioethanol) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production.  One of TAQA's major shareholders transferred 270.5 million shares worth EGP1.6 billion and representing 20% of the company to one of its creditors. Japanese manufacturer Yazaki will begin construction of its EUR 30 mn factory in Fayoum's first free zone after signing land contracts with local authorities. Weekly Commodities |            Last Price        WoW Change, % Brent, USD/bbl            81.1     1.5% Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton          348.0   14.7% Egypt Urea, USD/ton  405.5   7.4% Polyethylene, USD/ton           1,020.0            3.0% Polypropylene, USD/ton         885.0   0.0% Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton       367.4   -3.0% LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton 2,164.5            -3.0% Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton      1,710.0            0.0% Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton            133.0   1.0% SMP, USD/MT            2,503.0            -0.9%  

This week Alasdair sits down with Patrick Edmond, Managing Director, Altair Advisory, to discuss why Ireland ticks all the boxes to be a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) hub.  Altair consults across the aviation sector on matters of airline strategy and sustainability. Patrick and Al discuss what is holding back large scale production ramp up, SAF production, what investors want to see to mitigate investment risk, the importance of clear regulations and tells us which pathway he would choose to invest in.For more visit: www.safinvestor.com/If you would like to find out more about Altair Advisory visit: www.altair.ieHost: Alasdair Whyte, SAF InvestorProducer: Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor 

In this episode, we talk to Vincent Etchebehere, Director of Sustainability and New Mobilities at Air France who maps out the airline's short- and long-term pathways to net zero emissions.We'll also learn about the importance and effectiveness of fleet renewal and how the airline is planning to adopt alternative fuels including hydrogen and reduce its carbon footprint. Etchebehere highlights Air France's investments in SAF; explains why transparency and science-based communication are crucial; and urges intra-industry cooperation to aid the airline's efforts to meet its decarbonisation targets.If you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversation we had with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby who firmly believes that sustainability is the defining issue for our generation to solve. He explains in detail how United is the carrier to look up to when it comes to sustainability strategy and investment; their investments in SAF; and why carbon sequestration is far better than carbon offsetting. Check it out here.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Note: This episode is a part of our SkyTeam special series. In this series, we will highlight SkyTeam member airlines participating in The Sustainable Flight Challenge, and bringing sustainability into flight operations today. Links & More:France has banned air travel between cities that can be reached easily by train - Business Insider  Fleet modernization, the first lever in the Group's decarbonization - Air FranceAir France and SNCF to operate an additional 7 “Train + Air” services - Air France Air France-KLM pushes its sustainability targets forward with major multi-year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreements - Air France EU agrees to world's largest green fuels mandate for aviation - Transport & Environment Air France CEO Anne Rigail sees trains playing a bigger role in her airline's strategy - Airline Weekly Sustainable Flight Challenge - SkyTeamHow Scott Kirby is making United Airlines a global leader in sustainability - SimpliFlying 

This episode: Sustainability is society's ability to exist and develop without depleting all natural resources needed to live. The way we are currently living, that is a goal that seems unreachable. However, nonprofits are looking more deeply into sustainability and how our profession and community can support it. I talk with my guest Joost Hasperhoven, Secretary General of Airline Representatives in The Netherlands (BARIN) about this important topic and his work to achieve this goal. When it comes to airlines, it is challenging due to the reliance on fossil fuels for airplane engines -- Joost shares what is happening in Europe to reach the 2050 goal of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other campaigns underway like alternate travel options and asking yourself: Do I really need to travel to this meeting, or can it be done via webcam? Watch this episode as we dive into this topic and how we all can contribute to reaching the goal of sustainability. Our lives and the future depend on it. Is your nonprofit working on sustainability? Share a comment! Season 5 Episode 22 | Series Episode 199 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cecilia-sepp/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cecilia-sepp/support

This week Alasdair sits down with Tim Obitts, Acting CEO and Chief Legal Officer, Alder Fuels on their plan to make Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from wood waste and other biomass.  Alder's investors include Honeywell UOP, United Airlines Ventures, Directional Aviation and Avfuel among others. Tim and Al discuss regulatory issues, the economics of SAF, the role that Big Oil has to play and the million dollar question of capital requirements.For more on SAF visit: www.safinvestor.com If you would like to find out more about Alder Fuels visit https://www.alderfuels.com/.Host - Alasdair Whyte, SAF Investor Producer - Oscar Henderson, SAF Investor

En este episodio del pódcast El Siglo 21 es Hoy te traemos una visión súper interesante sobre la historia de los jets supersónicos y su evolución a lo largo del tiempo. Nos damos un repaso de algunos de los primeros diseños, como el Tu-144 y el Concorde, que, aunque fueron grandes avances tecnológicos en la aviación, costaron mucho en producción y desarrollo, por lo que no se construyeron tantos aviones debido a que eran muy especializados.También te hablamos de los nuevos aviones supersónicos que se están desarrollando, como el Boom Overture y el Lockheed Martin X-59 QueSST, diseñados para volar a velocidades mucho más rápidas que las de los aviones comerciales actuales. Además, te detallamos el Bombardier Global 8000, que será el jet de negocios más rápido del mundo en 2025, y que presenta algunas innovaciones tecnológicas chéveres como el sistema de iluminación circadiana Soleil, las sillas Nuage con la primera posición de gravedad cero y el avanzado sistema de filtro HEPA para garantizar un aire fresco y revitalizante en la cabina.Ah, y no olvides que hablamos del tema del combustible de aviación sostenible (SAF) y sus fuentes primarias. El SAF es una opción más amigable con el ambiente que el combustible convencional a base de petróleo, y proviene de fuentes renovables o derivados de residuos. Te mencionamos las siete fuentes principales que pueden conducir a la producción de SAF, como el aceite de cocina usado, la camelina y las algas, y destacamos el compromiso de United para que su flota Overture vuele con un 100% de combustible de aviación sostenible.¡No te pierdas este fascinante episodio del podcast El Siglo 21 es Hoy! Aprende todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la historia y los nuevos avances en la industria aeronáutica.Aquí puede oírse el boom sónico: [https://youtu.be/PQydRIxoAU0]- [Concorde](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concorde)- [vuelo 4590 de Air France](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vuelo_4590_de_Air_France)- [Túpolev Tu-144](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%BApolev_Tu-144)- [Bell X-1](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1)- [Boom Supersonic](https://boomsupersonic.com/united)- [Boom Supersonic Overture TRAX](https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2022/07/22/boom-supersonic-avion-supersonico-overture-trax/)- [Lockheed X-Plane](https://actualidad.rt.com/actualidad/267525-x-plane-pasajeros-supersonico-lockheed)- [Bombardier Global 8000](https://ar.motor1.com/news/587526/bombardier-jet-global/)- [Sustainable Aviation Fuel](https://www.afklcargo.com/CO/es/common/products_and_solutions/sustainableaviationfuel.jsp)- [Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)](https://compareprivateplanes.com/es/articles/sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-everything-you-need-to-know)- [Experimento NASA de bombardeo de ondas de choque](https://actualidad.rt.com/actualidad/245226-nasa-experimento-bombardear-ondas-choque/amp)- [Documental de la BBC sobre el Concorde](https://www.youtube.com/embed/d0TB86nXI68)https://www.elsiglo21eshoy.com/ Todas las músicas autorizadas con licencia Creative Commons y Audiio: https://ref.audiio.com/3n4qg4x3 (usa el código "SAVE70" para ahorrar el 70%) Entra tú también a nuestro grupo Telegram en https://ElSiglo21esHoy.com

En este episodio del pódcast El Siglo 21 es Hoy te traemos una visión súper interesante sobre la historia de los jets supersónicos y su evolución a lo largo del tiempo. Nos damos un repaso de algunos de los primeros diseños, como el Tu-144 y el Concorde, que, aunque fueron grandes avances tecnológicos en la aviación, costaron mucho en producción y desarrollo, por lo que no se construyeron tantos aviones debido a que eran muy especializados.También te hablamos de los nuevos aviones supersónicos que se están desarrollando, como el Boom Overture y el Lockheed Martin X-59 QueSST, diseñados para volar a velocidades mucho más rápidas que las de los aviones comerciales actuales. Además, te detallamos el Bombardier Global 8000, que será el jet de negocios más rápido del mundo en 2025, y que presenta algunas innovaciones tecnológicas chéveres como el sistema de iluminación circadiana Soleil, las sillas Nuage con la primera posición de gravedad cero y el avanzado sistema de filtro HEPA para garantizar un aire fresco y revitalizante en la cabina.Ah, y no olvides que hablamos del tema del combustible de aviación sostenible (SAF) y sus fuentes primarias. El SAF es una opción más amigable con el ambiente que el combustible convencional a base de petróleo, y proviene de fuentes renovables o derivados de residuos. Te mencionamos las siete fuentes principales que pueden conducir a la producción de SAF, como el aceite de cocina usado, la camelina y las algas, y destacamos el compromiso de United para que su flota Overture vuele con un 100% de combustible de aviación sostenible.¡No te pierdas este fascinante episodio del podcast El Siglo 21 es Hoy! Aprende todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la historia y los nuevos avances en la industria aeronáutica.Aquí puede oírse el boom sónico: [https://youtu.be/PQydRIxoAU0]- [Concorde](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concorde)- [vuelo 4590 de Air France](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vuelo_4590_de_Air_France)- [Túpolev Tu-144](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%BApolev_Tu-144)- [Bell X-1](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1)- [Boom Supersonic](https://boomsupersonic.com/united)- [Boom Supersonic Overture TRAX](https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2022/07/22/boom-supersonic-avion-supersonico-overture-trax/)- [Lockheed X-Plane](https://actualidad.rt.com/actualidad/267525-x-plane-pasajeros-supersonico-lockheed)- [Bombardier Global 8000](https://ar.motor1.com/news/587526/bombardier-jet-global/)- [Sustainable Aviation Fuel](https://www.afklcargo.com/CO/es/common/products_and_solutions/sustainableaviationfuel.jsp)- [Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)](https://compareprivateplanes.com/es/articles/sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-everything-you-need-to-know)- [Experimento NASA de bombardeo de ondas de choque](https://actualidad.rt.com/actualidad/245226-nasa-experimento-bombardear-ondas-choque/amp)- [Documental de la BBC sobre el Concorde](https://www.youtube.com/embed/d0TB86nXI68)https://www.elsiglo21eshoy.com/ Todas las músicas autorizadas con licencia Creative Commons y Audiio: https://ref.audiio.com/3n4qg4x3 (usa el código "SAVE70" para ahorrar el 70%) Entra tú también a nuestro grupo Telegram en https://ElSiglo21esHoy.com

En este episodio del pódcast El Siglo 21 es Hoy te traemos una visión súper interesante sobre la historia de los jets supersónicos y su evolución a lo largo del tiempo. Nos damos un repaso de algunos de los primeros diseños, como el Tu-144 y el Concorde, que, aunque fueron grandes avances tecnológicos en la aviación, costaron mucho en producción y desarrollo, por lo que no se construyeron tantos aviones debido a que eran muy especializados.También te hablamos de los nuevos aviones supersónicos que se están desarrollando, como el Boom Overture y el Lockheed Martin X-59 QueSST, diseñados para volar a velocidades mucho más rápidas que las de los aviones comerciales actuales. Además, te detallamos el Bombardier Global 8000, que será el jet de negocios más rápido del mundo en 2025, y que presenta algunas innovaciones tecnológicas chéveres como el sistema de iluminación circadiana Soleil, las sillas Nuage con la primera posición de gravedad cero y el avanzado sistema de filtro HEPA para garantizar un aire fresco y revitalizante en la cabina.Ah, y no olvides que hablamos del tema del combustible de aviación sostenible (SAF) y sus fuentes primarias. El SAF es una opción más amigable con el ambiente que el combustible convencional a base de petróleo, y proviene de fuentes renovables o derivados de residuos. Te mencionamos las siete fuentes principales que pueden conducir a la producción de SAF, como el aceite de cocina usado, la camelina y las algas, y destacamos el compromiso de United para que su flota Overture vuele con un 100% de combustible de aviación sostenible.¡No te pierdas este fascinante episodio del podcast El Siglo 21 es Hoy! Aprende todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la historia y los nuevos avances en la industria aeronáutica.Aquí puede oírse el boom sónico: [https://youtu.be/PQydRIxoAU0]- [Concorde](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concorde)- [vuelo 4590 de Air France](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vuelo_4590_de_Air_France)- [Túpolev Tu-144](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%BApolev_Tu-144)- [Bell X-1](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1)- [Boom Supersonic](https://boomsupersonic.com/united)- [Boom Supersonic Overture TRAX](https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2022/07/22/boom-supersonic-avion-supersonico-overture-trax/)- [Lockheed X-Plane](https://actualidad.rt.com/actualidad/267525-x-plane-pasajeros-supersonico-lockheed)- [Bombardier Global 8000](https://ar.motor1.com/news/587526/bombardier-jet-global/)- [Sustainable Aviation Fuel](https://www.afklcargo.com/CO/es/common/products_and_solutions/sustainableaviationfuel.jsp)- [Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)](https://compareprivateplanes.com/es/articles/sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-everything-you-need-to-know)- [Experimento NASA de bombardeo de ondas de choque](https://actualidad.rt.com/actualidad/245226-nasa-experimento-bombardear-ondas-choque/amp)- [Documental de la BBC sobre el Concorde](https://www.youtube.com/embed/d0TB86nXI68)https://www.elsiglo21eshoy.com/ Todas las músicas autorizadas con licencia Creative Commons y Audiio: https://ref.audiio.com/3n4qg4x3 (usa el código "SAVE70" para ahorrar el 70%) Entra tú también a nuestro grupo Telegram en https://ElSiglo21esHoy.com

En este episodio del pódcast El Siglo 21 es Hoy te traemos una visión súper interesante sobre la historia de los jets supersónicos y su evolución a lo largo del tiempo. Nos damos un repaso de algunos de los primeros diseños, como el Tu-144 y el Concorde, que, aunque fueron grandes avances tecnológicos en la aviación, costaron mucho en producción y desarrollo, por lo que no se construyeron tantos aviones debido a que eran muy especializados.También te hablamos de los nuevos aviones supersónicos que se están desarrollando, como el Boom Overture y el Lockheed Martin X-59 QueSST, diseñados para volar a velocidades mucho más rápidas que las de los aviones comerciales actuales. Además, te detallamos el Bombardier Global 8000, que será el jet de negocios más rápido del mundo en 2025, y que presenta algunas innovaciones tecnológicas chéveres como el sistema de iluminación circadiana Soleil, las sillas Nuage con la primera posición de gravedad cero y el avanzado sistema de filtro HEPA para garantizar un aire fresco y revitalizante en la cabina.Ah, y no olvides que hablamos del tema del combustible de aviación sostenible (SAF) y sus fuentes primarias. El SAF es una opción más amigable con el ambiente que el combustible convencional a base de petróleo, y proviene de fuentes renovables o derivados de residuos. Te mencionamos las siete fuentes principales que pueden conducir a la producción de SAF, como el aceite de cocina usado, la camelina y las algas, y destacamos el compromiso de United para que su flota Overture vuele con un 100% de combustible de aviación sostenible.¡No te pierdas este fascinante episodio del podcast El Siglo 21 es Hoy! Aprende todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la historia y los nuevos avances en la industria aeronáutica.Aquí puede oírse el boom sónico: [https://youtu.be/PQydRIxoAU0]- [Concorde](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concorde)- [vuelo 4590 de Air France](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vuelo_4590_de_Air_France)- [Túpolev Tu-144](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%BApolev_Tu-144)- [Bell X-1](https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1)- [Boom Supersonic](https://boomsupersonic.com/united)- [Boom Supersonic Overture TRAX](https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2022/07/22/boom-supersonic-avion-supersonico-overture-trax/)- [Lockheed X-Plane](https://actualidad.rt.com/actualidad/267525-x-plane-pasajeros-supersonico-lockheed)- [Bombardier Global 8000](https://ar.motor1.com/news/587526/bombardier-jet-global/)- [Sustainable Aviation Fuel](https://www.afklcargo.com/CO/es/common/products_and_solutions/sustainableaviationfuel.jsp)- [Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)](https://compareprivateplanes.com/es/articles/sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-everything-you-need-to-know)- [Experimento NASA de bombardeo de ondas de choque](https://actualidad.rt.com/actualidad/245226-nasa-experimento-bombardear-ondas-choque/amp)- [Documental de la BBC sobre el Concorde](https://www.youtube.com/embed/d0TB86nXI68)https://www.elsiglo21eshoy.com/ Todas las músicas autorizadas con licencia Creative Commons y Audiio: https://ref.audiio.com/3n4qg4x3 (usa el código "SAVE70" para ahorrar el 70%) Entra tú también a nuestro grupo Telegram en https://ElSiglo21esHoy.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/880846/advertisement

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market update, including production, changes in legislation and financial incentives across Latin America. In this podcast, Josh Vence, Argus' business development manager for Latin America, with Jaime Escobar, Director of fuel, airport charges, and environment at ALTA, discuss new and future developments of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Latin America and the Caribbean. They touch upon legislations in the biggest SAF markets in the LATAM region, and to conclude projects and aviation growth plans in the other emerging markets across the region.      

Best Clean Energy Stocks and Funds articles include: “4 ETFs targeting clean water, wind energy, the smart grid — and one that has them all”; “Best renewable energy to watch out for in 2022”; “3 Alternative Energy Stocks to Watch As Wind Power Expands”; and “2 Renewables Stocks That Could Have You Seeing Green”. Seven more! Podcast: Best Clean Energy Stocks and Funds Transcript & Links, Episode 82, May 6, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 82 published on May 6, 2022, titled “Best Clean Energy Stocks and Funds” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Best Clean Energy Stocks and Funds So let's begin with this article titled 4 ETFs targeting clean water, wind energy, the smart grid — and one that has them all by Rachel Koning Beals. It appeared on marketwatch.com. Here are some quotes from Ms. Koning Beals on each of her four recommendations. “For some investment advisers and stock-pickers, so-called green investing is far from just a feel-good move… One such investment adviser is Daniel Milan of Cornerstone Financial Services in Southfield, Michigan… 1) Is First Trust Water ETF (FIW) The fund holds 36 of the largest U.S.-listed water companies, ranked by market cap and weighted equally within five tiers. Milan says… ‘Our water thesis is short-term, intermediate-term and long-term…' In the U.S. alone, fixing the water infrastructure — including ridding groundwater of what are usually known as ‘forever chemicals' — featured only behind transportation as the largest recipients of funding in last year's $1.2 trillion infrastructure law… Milan said. ‘I'm from Michigan. Flint lived its water crisis and we all lived it to some extent… I don't think that crisis water scenario is unique.' 2) First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID) …  is a concentrated fund targeting global equities determined to be in the smart grid and electrical energy infrastructure sector, Milan says… The sector may include business in electric grid, electric meters and devices, networks, energy storage and management, and enabling software. 3) First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) Most wind ETFs are too small to pass Milan's sniff test… The best, meaning larger, option may be First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF. It saves roughly 60% of its weighting for pure plays in the wind industry, including turbine manufacturers and operators, and allocates the remaining 40% to diversified sector, says Milan. This mix might frustrate some investors who envision a pure play. In fact, they may find more desirable wind opportunities in a broader clean-energy ETF. 4) First Trust NASDAQ Clean Energy Sector ETF (QCLN) … holds a broad portfolio of U.S.-listed firms in the clean energy industry. Eligible companies must be manufacturers, developers, distributors or installers of one of the following sub-sectors: advanced materials (that enable clean-energy or reduce the need for petroleum products), energy intelligence (smart grid), energy storage and conversion (hybrid batteries) or renewable electricity generation (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.)… Milan acknowledges recent volatility in this ETF and other macro-level sector funds as broader market consensus has favored names with high cash flow and strong balance sheets over high-growth companies.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Best Clean Energy Stocks and Funds It seems that the media is again filled with analysts reviewing renewable energy-related stocks and funds. So, most of the following articles refer to that space. This next article is titled Best renewable energy to watch out for in 2022 by Alex Artenie. It's on medium.datadriveninvestor.com site. Here are some quotes from Mr. Artenie on each of his picks. “1) NextEra Energy (NEE) While not a household name, this company is the world's largest wind and solar energy producer. It has production facilities in Florida and sells power through purchasing power agreements (PPAs) to other utility companies and also directly to consumers. You should watch NextEra Energy closely as it has yielded about 700 percent in returns in the last decade. The company has enjoyed above-average growth, increasing its dividend yearly for more than a quarter of a century. 2) Brookfield Renewable (BEP) Brookfield is one of the global leaders in hydroelectric power production. Hydropower makes up more than 62 percent of its energy portfolio in 2021. However, the company is also into wind energy, solar energy, and energy storage businesses. Steady cash flow comes from long-term energy contracts with PPAs, which buy most of its energy. Brookfield stock has generated an annual return of 20 percent for its investors since it began operating. Dividend payments have grown at a 6 percent compound annual growth rate starting from 2012. The company is projecting more growth based on its extensive renewable energy projects billed to come online soon. 3) Clearway Energy (CWEN) Clearway is a big-time player in the American renewable energy market. In addition to extensive wind and solar energy portfolios, the company operates highly efficient power plants running on natural gas. It also sells its energy to PPAs, ensuring a constant revenue stream. Since its inception, investors in Clearway stocks have reaped annual returns that total almost 10 percent. The firm is controlled by Global Infrastructure Partners, a private equity company. Clearway is gunning for between 5 and 8 percent annual dividend growth in the nearest future.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Best Clean Energy Stocks and Funds My next renewable/alternative energy article is titled 3 Alternative Energy Stocks to Watch As Wind Power Expands by Aparajita Dutta. Found on zacks.com. Here are some of Ms. Dutta's comments on her stock picks. “1) TotalEnergies (TTE - Free Report) Based in France, TotalEnergies is among the top five publicly traded global integrated oil and gas companies based on production volumes, proved reserves and market capitalization. Earlier this month, TotalEnergies and ENEOS Corporation announced a collaboration to jointly conduct a feasibility study to assess the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in ENEOS Negishi Refinery in Yokohama City, Japan. The proposed unit, with a capacity of 300,000 tons per year of SAF, once operational will allow TotalEnergies to offer a sustainable supply chain of SAF in Japan around 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TotalEnergies' 2022 earnings has improved 31.8% in the past 60 days and implies an improvement of 58.7% from 2021's reported earnings figure. The company delivered an average earnings surprise of 18.88% in the last four quarters…  TotalEnergies currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). 2) Evergy (EVRG - Free Report) Based in Kansas City, MO, this company provides clean, safe and reliable energy to 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri… Its 2021 adjusted earnings per share were $3.54, reflecting a 14% year-over-year increase and a 7% increase over the $3.30 mid-point of the company's original 2021 adjusted EPS guidance range. This indicates the company's operational strength. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Evergy's 2022 earnings has improved 0.6% in the past 60 days. The company delivered an average earnings surprise of 87.44% in the last four quarters. It boasts a long-term earnings growth rate of 6.1%. Evergy currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 3) Brookfield Renewables (BEP - Free Report). (Yes again!) Based in New York, Brookfield Renewables operates renewable power assets in the United States, Brazil and Colombia. In April 2022, Brookfield formed a strategic partnership with SSE Renewables for participation in the 1.4GW Hollandse Kust (west) offshore wind farm zone tenders, which are currently underway in the Netherlands… The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Brookfield Renewables' 2022 earnings has improved in the past 60 days while that for sales implies an improvement of 11.6% over 2021's reported sales figure. Brookfield Renewables currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Best Clean Energy Stocks and Funds The last article I'm reviewing today is titled 2 Renewables Stocks That Could Have You Seeing Green. It's by someone I feature in almost every podcast, Matthew DiLallo, on fool.com. Here's s some of what Mr. DiLallo has to say about these two stocks. “1) Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure (AY) … focuses on owning environmentally sustainable infrastructure assets like renewable energy generating facilities, water desalination plants, electric transmission lines, and cleaner-burning natural gas power plants. These assets generate relatively predictable cash flow backed by long-term contracts and government-regulated rate structures. That gives Atlantica the funds to pay an attractive 5.7%-yielding dividend… Atlantica is targeting to invest at least $300 million per year in renewable energy and other sustainable infrastructure projects. This investment rate should grow its cash available for distribution by 5% to 8% per year. That will enable the company to continue growing its high-yielding dividend… investors should also benefit from a steadily rising stock price, adding to their returns. 2) Clearway Energy (CWEN)(CWEN.A) (Yes, again!) Clearway Energy focuses on producing cleaner electricity from wind, solar, and natural gas power plants. It sells this energy under long-term contracts to end users like utilities. That enables it to generate relatively stable cash flow to support its 4.3%-yielding dividend. The company has also steadily increased its payout by expanding its portfolio, primarily through acquisitions. It invested $820 million across a range of transactions last year, including purchasing projects developed by its sponsor Clearway Energy Group (CEG). These deals help support Clearway's target to grow its dividend by 5% to 8% per year.  The company believes it can deliver dividend growth toward the high end of that target range through at least 2026. One key power source is the upcoming sale of its thermal business. It will receive $1.35 billion in net proceeds, giving it the cash to reinvest in higher-returning opportunities. It already has $600 million in deals lined up. That leaves it with $750 million to allocate toward future acquisitions. Given (the company's) vast development project pipeline, Clearway should have plenty of options. (It) has 19 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects in its backlog, including 2 GW that it plans to start building this year. That's a sizable opportunity set for Clearway, considering its current portfolio size of 9 GWs… Clearway Energy offers investors a high-powered dividend that should generate a lot of green in the coming years. Add in the potential appreciation in its stock price, and Clearway could be a big-time green investment.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mentions—not in any order and a reminder that for links to these articles go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this podcast page. 1) Title Bank of New York Mellon a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock With 2.9% Yield on Nasdaq. By BNK Invest. 2) Title What are the most responsible (Canadian) funds? On the Corporate Knights site. By Tim Nash. 3) Title LGBTQ+ Friendly Investments: What They Are & How to Find Them on investorjunkie.com. By Christopher Murray. 4) Title Green Bonds Become ESG Fixed Income Cornerstone on ETF Trends. By Tom Lydon. Articles for UK, Australian, and International Investors—again links on this podcast's webpage 1) Title How to invest in sustainable food: Six best fund ideas on This is Money. By Tara Clee. 2) Title Here are 2 top ETFs for ASX investors to buy next week on fool.com.au. By James Mickleboro. 3) Title Top 10 most-popular investment trusts: April 2022 on ii.co.uk by Kyle Caldwell. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “Best Clean Energy Stocks and Funds.” To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope in these deeply troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on May 20. Bye for now. © 2022 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Managing a runway rehabilitation project and minimizing the effects on operators, the airport, and the public. In the news, airports are hamstrung in dealing with drone threats, handling emergency landings, some Boeing 737 Max charges are dropped, and North Atlantic tracks below FL330. Guest Paul H. Bradbury, P.E. is the airport director for the Portland International Jetport (PWM) in Portland, Maine.  The Jetport is planning a runway rehabilitation project that will see 34,000 tons of asphalt removed and replaced over 27.5 acres of pavement. A runway lighting upgrade will require 19.7 miles of wire and over 5,000 flights will be affected as the primary runway is closed for two months. The airport has been working with operators and the public to minimize the impact. Paul explains the difference between runway maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. We learn about the pavement management plan that includes an assessment of runway condition. Also, the difference between concrete and asphalt runways, and how the paving contractor was selected. 90% of this project was funded through the Airport Improvement Program. Beyond the runway rehabilitation project, Paul brings us up to date on the Jetport's de-icing fluid recovery process that allows them to resell the fluid to other airports. The Jetport is the only airport in the U.S. doing this. Other topics in our conversation with Paul include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), drone incursions at airports, unruly passengers, and flight diversions. Portland jetport's primary runway to close for nearly 2 months this spring Runway 11-29 Rehabilitation Project website Paul was appointed the airport director in 2008 and is responsible for the overall management, operations, and planning for the Portland International Jetport. He's a licensed professional engineer with a B.S. in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Paul is an avid runner, triathlete, and snowmobiler. Aviation News Airports face legal, policy hurdles in countering chronic drone threat Airports around the world have been plagued by drone incursions, but the actions they can take are very limited. The non-profit, FAA-funded National Safe Skies Alliance issued a report in September 2021 titled “Airport Response to Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Threats.” [PDF] Both passive and active counter-drone technology exists, but in the U.S., only four federal agencies can use them: the Departments of Defense, Energy, Homeland Security, and Justice. Is This The Worst Airline Passenger of 2022, So Far? Frontier Airlines flight 1335 from New York to Orlando had to make an emergency landing in North Carolina. A passenger was convinced the woman in the seat behind him was stabbing him with needles and stealing his DNA. When the man started harassing others, six passengers restrained him and tied him down to his seat. Local police were waiting at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Two Charges Against Former Boeing 737 Max Chief Technical Pilot Dismissed The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Fort Worth Division dismissed two counts against former Boeing Chief Technical Pilot Mark Forkner. In the counts, Forkner was alleged to have “knowingly and with the intent to defraud, made and used a materially false writing, entry, certification, document, record, data plate, label, and electronic communication concerning an aircraft part.” The judge wrote, “Because MCAS is not an aircraft ‘part' as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 3l(a)(7), the indictment fails to allege an offense that Defendant violated § 38(a)(1)(C).” Forkner still has counts on wire fraud. The trial is scheduled for March 2022. Why Are North Atlantic Tracks Below FL330 Being Scrapped? The North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS), popularly called the North Atlantic Tracks, are flight path tracks flown by airlines between North America and Europe.

This episode features a discussion with Tony Harrington who is a Correspondent at Green Air News - an online independent news site that reports on aviation and the environment - Tony is based in Brisbane, Australia and shares his insights into how their aviation industry responded to Covid-19 and its future.Tony also has specific expertise in the Asian market and he discusses with John Grant the availability of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Asia and how it poses a challenge as we seek to improve the environmental impact of flying.  

Taking flight wants to wish you a very merry Christmas! Thanks so much for you listening support of taking flight. I really enjoy making these episodes and it definitely wouldn't be able to come together if it wasn't for you. Happy holidays till next time, fly safe! Merry Christmas --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The grass may not be greener on the other side of the fence – but when it comes to fuel today, it's a different story on the other side of the airport perimeter fence line. That's because the entire aviation industry – from fuel producers and FBOs, to airframe and engine manufacturers, to aircraft operators – are working hand-in-hand with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producers like Neste, to reduce business jet and turboprop carbon emissions. In ”SAF Gets the Green Light, Keith Sawyer, AvFuel's Manager of Alternative Fuels, and Pratik Chandhoke, Neste's Technical Services Manager, Renewable Aviation, discuss how SAF helps turbine aircraft owners lower their carbon footprint and further minimize their impact on the world's climate.

How can the sector work with governments to harness the great potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as we rebuild.