Airbus and SAF One, a provider of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) solutions, inked a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to encourage the aviation sector's adoption of SAF.
Through greater use of SAF, the partnership aims to assist the aviation sector in achieving its decarbonisation objectives. Through a variety of advocacy efforts, the two businesses will collaborate to promote SAF adoption in the UAE and around the world.
The area has a lot of potential for SAF manufacturing and adoption because it is a major centre for international aviation. Its strong aviation industry, strong infrastructure, and strategic position make it the perfect place to scale SAF programmes. By encouraging domestic manufacturing and strengthening the supply chain, the area can significantly contribute to satisfying the expanding demands of the sector and quickening the shift to more sustainable air travel.
"We are pleased to partner with Airbus in our efforts to advance the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel," said Mounir Kuzbari, director and co-founder at SAF One. "Through this collaboration, we will jointly engage with airlines to promote SAF adoption as well as support in promoting the use of SAF produced by SAF One's multiple facilities. By combining our respective airline networks and relationships, this coordinated approach to market development will help address the growing demand for SAF."
“Partnering with SAF One supports our commitment to advancing SAF production to help meet the growing industry demand. Strengthening the SAF ecosystem requires collaboration across the industry, and partnerships such as this play a vital role in scaling production and accelerating availability,” said Alexandros Kosmas, head of international cooperation Middle East & Africa at Airbus.
UAE growth
The company stated earlier this year that it has acquired Green Biotrade, a feedstock and biofuels trading company based in the UAE. Through this strategic acquisition, SAF One will acquire vital feedstock for its sustainable aviation fuel projects and improve its supply chain capabilities.
They hope to improve their capacity to find, acquire, and oversee the vital biomass supplies required for their SAF production by incorporating Green Biotrade's vast trading experience and strong feedstock network.
According to Hani Samsam, CEO and founder of Green Biotrade, This integration will also allow them to grow and expand their capabilities in feedstock and biofuels, enabling them to further drive innovation and contribute more broadly to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.
SAF One has said that its mission is to provide innovative solutions with the aim of reducing carbon emissions and supporting the transition to a more sustainable future for aviation.
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SAF One and Airbus partner to promote SAF adoption
The two companies will drive their decarbonisation agenda. (Image source: Canva Pro)
