Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Black, U.S. Navy
August 8, 2016
BY Applied Research Associates Inc.
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Hill Aircraft has furthered its commitment in providing alternative jet fuel through an expanded support agreement with World Fuel Services that will make it the first FBO in Georgia to offer dedicated SAF for business aviation customers.
New York City officials on Oct. 21 announced that the Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry will begin testing the use of renewable diesel fuel, a petroleum-free alternative to traditional diesel fuel that reduces carbon emissions by 60% or more.
DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding are furthering their sustainability goals through a contract renewal with IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group, to use an additional 60 million liters of SAF on behalf of DHL.
Montana Renewables LLC has delivered its first shipment of 7,000 gallons of SAF to Dearborn, Michigan's Buckeye Pipeline facility. From there, the fuel will be transported to the Detroit Metropolitan Airport via pipeline for use by Delta Air Lines.
Vietjet on Oct. 11 fueled two flights with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by Petrolimex Aviation. The flights departed from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and were destined for Australia and South Korea.