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The impact of vPM on contrail-cirrus radiative forcing
Contrails are known to have a global net warming climate impact. Aircraft gas turbine engines emit a mixture of particulate matter, including both non-volatile (nvPM) and volatile particulate matter (vPM), which contribute to the formation of contrails.
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The world’s two most populous nations to resume direct flights
The India–China air corridor is reopening for passengers after a five-year suspension, marking a notable step toward renewed cooperation between the world’s two most populous nations and two of Asia’s largest economies.
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The evolving US federal support for biofuels
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) continues and even prolongs federal support for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but priorities shift toward domestic biofuel and agricultural support.
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Regional Leadership for Global Impact: Accelerating SAF Deployment
The air transport industry will require around 500 Mt of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in 2050 to achieve net zero CO₂ emissions.
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Biomass feedstocks are the key to SAF scale-up
Global biomass feedstocks are expected to be the key resource for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production through 2050.
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From Disruption to Constraint: The aircraft delivery dilemma
The global commercial aircraft shortage, which began building in 2019, has evolved into one of the most pressing challenges in the aviation industry.
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Vertical deals dominate airline M&A landscape
After a sharp drop in 2020, M&A activity in the airline sector rebounded strongly in 2021 and peaked in 2022.
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The benefit of the EU ETS SAF allowances is limited
With the intention to encourage the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the European Union (EU), the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) SAF Allowance scheme was introduced to cover a certain portion of the SAF premium.
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Mind the Gap: SAF Inclusion in Flight Emissions Data
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is emerging as a key differentiator among airlines in reducing per-passenger flight emissions.
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Europe’s widening jet fuel deficit: challenges for airlines’ fuel supply security
Europe faces a persistent and widening deficit in jet fuel supply as its own production declines due to refinery closures, while demand continues to grow steadily.
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