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California Inks Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal With Major Airlines 23

California signed an agreement with major airlines to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels, aiming to reach 200 million gallons by 2035 or about 40% of the state's air travel demand. The Hill reports: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Airlines for America (A4A) -- an industry trade group representing almost a dozen airlines -- pledged to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuels statewide. Sustainable aviation fuels -- lower-carbon alternatives to petroleum-based jet fuels -- are typically made from nonpetroleum feedstocks, such as biomass or waste. At a San Francisco International Airport ceremony Wednesday, the partners committed (PDF) to using 200 million gallons of such fuels by 2035 -- an amount estimated to meet about 40 percent of travel demand within the state at that point, according to CARB. That quantity also represents a more than tenfold increase from current usage levels of these fuels, the agency added.

Among A4A member airlines are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Atlas Air Worldwide, Delta Air Lines, FedEx, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and UPS, while Air Canada is an associate member. To achieve the 2035 goals, CARB and A4A said they plan to work together to identify, assess and prioritize necessary policy measures, such as incentivizing relevant investments and streamlining the permitting processes. A Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, which will include government and industry stakeholders, will meet annually to both discuss progress and address barriers toward meeting these goals, the partners added. A public website will display updated information about the availability and use of conventional and sustainable fuels across California, while also providing details about state policies, according to the agreement.

California Inks Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal With Major Airlines

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  • by ShanghaiBill ( 739463 ) on Friday November 01, 2024 @09:27PM (#64913847)

    This is an agreement to form a committee to discuss the issue.

    That's all.

    • This is an agreement to form a committee to discuss the issue.

      That's all.

      But in the gub'mint world that is politician's proof that they are actually doing something. Just don't look too close at WHAT they are doing.

      • I am confused about this. Why would the airlines need a government agreement to use less-polluting fuels? Do they increase wear and tear on engines?
  • by Pinky's Brain ( 1158667 ) on Friday November 01, 2024 @09:33PM (#64913861)

    Between airplanes, shipping and food we'll need a couple earths.

    Biomass needs the ridiculous amounts of lands people pretend PV needs and then some.

  • France already does this. And Air France gives you an option to pay extra to subsidize further use of SAF. They will give you an estimate of carbon emissions of your trip, and offer various choices to pay for SAF to offset it. Funding SAF for the whole trip costs about 25% of your ticket pricr.

    That does not feel right. It's like being an European and going to NYC and witness the omnipresent tip culture. Now the airlines expect a tip too?

    • Err no. Saying France does "this" is like saying someone walking down the street is running the Chicago marathon. France mandates 1% SAF in the fuel demand, and most airlines fail to reach that goal too.

      40% is a fantasy target.

      • by Anonymous Coward

        Err no. Saying France does "this" is like saying someone walking down the street is running the Chicago marathon. France mandates 1% SAF in the fuel demand, and most airlines fail to reach that goal too.

        40% is a fantasy target.

        So a company based in the EU and drinking the EU Kool-Aid and singing the EU goose-stepping songs has no rational outlook on life itself. Got it. Thanks for the update.

        • Why is it a fantasy target? Is the fuel more expensive or harder on the engines, reducing service life? Why not just use this fuel?
  • what a bunch of dodos.
  • Then they can mandate whatever they want and it's they're problem, and no one else's.

  • What they mean is crops, the land for which should actually be used for growing food. Usually it is corn, which is just about the worst crop to grow if you want to maintain a fertile soil for future use.

    If they were serious about reducing fossil fuels they would just restrict the number of planes flown, which is something that can be done right now.

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