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Virgin Australia and Boeing have released a report by Pollination on the challenges and opportunities of an international book and claim system for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) accounting. The report, completed by independent advisory firm, Pollination and unveiled at an industry event in partnership with the University of NSW’s Decarbonisation Innovation Hub, examines the challenges…
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The British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA) will be the first European national business aviation association to join the industry’s international, multimedia advocacy campaign, CLIMBING. FAST., launched in 2023. This campaign aims to showcase the societal benefits of business aviation including sustainability innovations. CLIMBING. FAST. celebrates how business aviation is…
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The UK government has introduced new legislation aimed at accelerating the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the country. Presented in Parliament, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill outlines a framework to implement a revenue certainty mechanism (RCM) that will guarantee a set price for eligible SAF sold over a fixed period. This initiative is designed to reduce financial…
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The European Union (EU) is the primary market for US soybeans - second only to China. However, the EU has announced initial retaliatory tariffs in response to US tariff policies. This move is expected to negatively impact US soybean sales. After Brazil, the US is the world's second-largest supplier of soybeans. With national production totalling just under 119 million tonnes, approximately…
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Delta Air Lines is supporting new bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will accelerate the growth of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Michigan while strengthening the state’s agricultural economy and creating new opportunities for farmers. Senate Bills 235-36, introduced by Sens. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) and Joe Bellino (R-Monroe), and House Bills 4424-25, introduced by Rep. Jerry Neyer,…
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China’s exports of used cooking oil (UCO) to the United States — its largest market — are expected to plummet in the coming months, following the imposition of steep new tariffs. As a result, Chinese exporters are redirecting shipments to Europe and emerging markets across Asia, according to industry sources. Beginning this month, the US has implemented a 125% import tariff on Chinese…
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled a global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, which is managed independently by the newly established Civil Aviation Decarbonisation Organisation (CADO). This initiative aims to connect airlines, fuel producers, and corporate clients, ensuring transparent tracking of SAF transactions and preventing double counting of…
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The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has welcomed the recognition of the importance of combating Annex IX biofuels fraud and the fact that the Committee on the Sustainability of Biofuels, Bioliquids and Biomass fuels is discussing concrete measures to address it. The EBB considers fraud an existential threat for our industry for the functioning of sustainability verification and for the EU’s…
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Germany harvested less rapeseed in 2024 than in the previous year. Despite the smaller domestic supply, rapeseed imports in the first half of the 2024/25 season remained below the previous year’s levels. According to data from the German Federal Statistical Office, Germany imported approximately 3.1 million tonnes of rapeseed in the first half of the 2024/25 season, an 8% decline compared to…
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The Trump administration has urged oil and biofuel producers to negotiate a compromise on the future of US biofuels policy, aiming to prevent the political clashes that defined his first term, Reuters reported. The oil industry and biofuel producers have long competed for a share of the multibillion-dollar US gasoline market, frequently clashing over the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) — a…
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Growth Energy, the US’s largest biofuel trade association, has welcomed John Deere as its newest member. A global leader in the production of agricultural, construction, forestry, and turf equipment and solutions, John Deere has helped its customers produce food, fibre, fuel, and infrastructure worldwide for nearly 200 years. "John Deere is among the world's most recognizable brands, and…
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Airbus is taking a significant step toward scaling the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by testing a new book and claim approach. This initiative aims to boost both supply and demand for SAF worldwide, providing a flexible and scalable solution to accelerate SAF adoption. The first MoU was signed by SMBC Aviation Capital, followed by AerCap, Comlux, Luxaviation, Novespace, Rive…
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According to recent data from the International Grains Council (IGC), global sunflower seed production will probably reach 50.1 million tonnes in the current season. This figure is not only 100,000 tonnes lower than previously expected, representing a 12.4% decline compared to the 2023/24 crop year, but also marks the smallest harvest in four years. According to the IGC data, Russia, Ukraine…
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