Chart of the Week - Are e-SAF Projects Emerging in Cost-Competitive Locations? - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 21st February 2026)   Are e-SAF Projects Emerging in Cost-Competitive Locations?   e-SAF is expected to account for over 40% of the total SAF needs by 2050. Yet, no commercial-scale eSAF facilities are currently in operation, and the risk of insufficient supply, particularly by 2030, is increasing. Progress is hindered by high capital […]

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SAF Production Growth Rate is Slowing Down, Essential to Correct Course Ahead of e-SAF Mandates - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 10th December 2025)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that:     In 2025, SAF output is expected to reach 1.9 million tonnes (Mt) (2.4 billion liters), double the 1 Mt produced in 2024. However, in 2026, SAF production growth is projected […]

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IATA Study Confirms that SAF Technology Rollout is Main Bottleneck to Net Zero, not Feedstock Availability - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 24th September 2025)     The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with Worley Consulting, has published a study demonstrating that sufficient sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock exists to enable the airline industry to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. All feedstocks considered meet stringent sustainability criteria and do not lead to changes […]

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Third IATA World Sustainability Symposium to Take Place in Hong Kong - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 15th August 2025)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the third World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong SAR, China, on 21–22 October 2025, hosted by Cathay...

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SAF Registry Goes Live - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 04th April 2025)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry with its release to the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organizat...

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SAF Registry to be Operated by the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 25th March 2025)     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has established the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) to manage the IATA-developed Sustainable Aviation...

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IATA CO2 Connect Enhanced with SAF Accounting - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 19th March 2025)     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage o...

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This is something the #aviation community should watch closely. SAF is the main leverage to deliver #FlyNetZero by 2050. Without any kind of incentives/federal support mechanism, it will not happen in the proportions it needs to. 🇺🇸✈️ #airtravel #climateaction #mobility #transportation