Fuel

News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

Apr 4, 2022 - 12:07 PM
Titan Aviation Fuels Expands To Europe with Akryl Deal
Titan Aviation Fuels acquired Geneva, Switzerland-based aviation fuel reseller Akryl, allowing Titan to expand into Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
aircraft fueling
Apr 4, 2022 - 2:33 AM
Survey: Most FBOs Saw Fuel Sales Bump in 2021
Nearly three-quarters of the FBOs in the U.S. and Canada saw higher fuel sales last year than they did in 2020, according to ABSG's annual industry survey.
Keith Sawyer, Avfuel’s manager of alternative fuels.
Mar 30, 2022 - 10:19 PM
SAF Key to Aviation's Decarbonization Plans
With the aviation industry searching for ways to reduce its carbon footprint, sustainable aviation fuel represents the most immediately available tool.
Airbus A380 test aircraft MSN 1 in flight with 100 percent SAF in one of its Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines.
Mar 28, 2022 - 10:15 AM
Airbus Flies A380 on 100 percent SAF
One of the Rolls-Royce Trent 900s used in the first A380 test aircraft cruised on pure SAF for about three hours on March 25.
Mar 27, 2022 - 10:33 PM
EASA To Permit Bizjet Ops To Carry Less Extra Fuel
Some turbine aircraft operators in Europe will be able to reduce the amount of contingency fuel required, with the aim to reduce aircraft carbon emissions.
Jet Aviation fuel truck on the airport ramp with business aircraft in background
Mar 22, 2022 - 11:36 AM
Jet Aviation Signs WEF Clean Skies Declaration
Jet Aviation has signed the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2030 Ambition Statement which aims to increase sustainable aviation fuel supply.
Rolls-Royce Trent engine, the first to be docked on testbed 80, mounted in Derby UK test facility surrounded by Rolls-Royce employees in high-vis yellow vests.
Mar 21, 2022 - 11:18 AM
Air bp To Supply Rolls-Royce with SAF
Air bp has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to furnish the UK-based engine maker with sustainable aviation fuel to power its engine testing programs.
Russian cargo operator, AirBridgeCargo's Boeing 737-8LJ on the runway
Mar 10, 2022 - 12:51 PM
As Covid Winds Down, Air Cargo Frets on Russia-Ukraine Crisis
After overcoming Covid, the relatively strong air cargo industry will see further capacity constraints due to the war in Ukraine.
SAF Refueler truck and business jet on the ramp at Vail Valley Jet Center
Mar 10, 2022 - 12:28 PM
Signature Introduces SAF at Vail FBO
Signature Flight Support has introduced permanent supplies of sustainable aviation fuel for retail sale at its Vail Valley Jet Center FBO.
Line worker refuels business aircraft with Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Farnborough, SAF refueling truck in the background
Mar 10, 2022 - 6:57 AM
More Mandates and Messaging Needed To Drive SAF Adoption
The British Business & General Aviation Association discussed a carrot-and-stick approach to overcoming cost-based objections to sustainable aviation fuel.