Low Cost Airline ‘Wizz Air’ Partners With Firefly To Turn Human Waste Into Jet Fuel

Low Cost Airline ‘Wizz Air’ Partners With Firefly To Turn Human Waste Into Jet Fuel

In collaboration with Firefly, Wizz Air has set a new goal to power 10 per cent of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from recycled waste materials by 2030. This ambitious target signifies a major leap forward in Wizz Air’s sustainability plan, further solidifying the air carrier’s commitment to developing sustainable aviation fuel. … Read more

‘Flying will turn more expensive’ as industry lowers carbon footprint with cleaner-burning sustainable aviation fuel

‘Flying will turn more expensive’ as industry lowers carbon footprint with cleaner-burning sustainable aviation fuel

“We’ve entered a new era,” said Rico Luman, a transport, logistics and automotive economist at ING Groep in Amsterdam. “Flying will turn more expensive.” Sustainable air fuel can cut emissions by as much as 80 per cent, but is in short supply and twice as expensive as normal jet fuel. Photo: Shutterstock While the policies … Read more

Airlines Look to Fuel Planes With Plants. But Should They?

Airlines Look to Fuel Planes With Plants. But Should They?

Jet fuel made from plants, not crude oil, is set to take off. Airlines, plane makers and governments are pledging support for what’s called “sustainable aviation fuel.” The aim is to lower the airline industry’s impact on climate change. But if done wrong, experts say, it could make matters worse. VOA’s Steve Baragona has more. … Read more