United today announced that it will begin using a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on departing flights from San Francisco International Airport
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It has taken far too long, but the political will to greatly increase the availability, affordability and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is ramping up with almost dazzling speed and action.
People in lockdown worldwide have had time to reflect more deeply on humankind’s impact on Earth, while also becoming newly aware of mankind’s vulnerabilities. And having seen a world where air travel was all but suspended, more are also questioning whether this industry’s emission-reduction targets are sufficient. For many governments and individuals, a return to normal air traffic levels must be contingent on more stringent carbon emitting rules.