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London Heathrow Raises the Bar on Alternative Aviation Fuels
By Garth Calitz London Heathrow has decided that if it’s going to save the planet, it may as well do so with a bit of ambition and gusto. The airport has announced a new target for alternative aviation fuels to make up 5.6% of its total fuel mix in 2026, stepping well ahead of the UK government’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate of 3.6% for the same year. It also marks a notable jump from Heathrow’s own earlier target of 3% in 2025, proving that even large airports can
Garth Calitz
18 hours ago3 min read


Bell 505 Achieves Major SAF Milestone with Over 700 Flight Hours
Bell Textron, in a fruitful long-term partnership with Safran Helicopter Engines, has announced a major milestone in sustainable aviation: a single Bell 505 helicopter has surpassed 700 flight hours using blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This accomplishment, revealed at the European Rotors 2025 event in Cologne, Germany, highlights Bell's steadfast dedication to sustainability and its pioneering role in integrating eco-friendly practices into its flight operations. Th
Garth Calitz
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Lockheed Martin Expands Synthetic Aviation Turbine Fuel Capability
Lockheed Martin is advancing innovation in sustainable energy solutions with the recent approval of synthetic aviation turbine fuels...
Garth Calitz
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Embraer Celebrates 20 Years of the Ethanol-Powered Ipanema
Embraer is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the certification of its Ipanema EMB-202A, the world's first and only series-produced...
Garth Calitz
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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