Deloitte announced (26-Feb-2021) a collaboration to increase the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions.
The agreement will reduce life cycle emissions from aviation by 3050 metric tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to approximately 10,000 passengers flying one way from New York City to Los Angeles. [more - original PR]
Original report: American Airlines and Deloitte Pioneer Market-Based Solution to Reduce Carbon Emissions from Air Travel
Innovative pilot program designed to increase production of sustainable aviation fuel
American Airlines and Deloitte today announced an innovative collaboration to advance the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions from aviation. The SAF emissions agreement between American and Deloitte reduces life cycle emissions from aviation by 3,050 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), which is equivalent to approximately 10,000 passengers flying one-way from New York City to Los Angeles.
by David Shepardson and Tracy Rucinski (Reuters) The CEOs of American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and other airline officials met virtually with White House officials Friday to discuss tackling aviation pollution and urge U.S. support for greener aviation fuel.
United Chief Executive Scott Kirby made clear the carrier was fully committed to confronting the climate crisis and sought White House support for “incentives for sustainable aviation fuel and carbon capture in the forthcoming economic stimulus proposal,” the airline said in a statement.
White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, economic adviser Brian Deese and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took part in the meeting, including discussion of using biofuels to power air travel and reduce carbon emissions. Reuters first reported the planned meeting.