Lydian Raises $43 Million for Synthetic SAF
The company plans to use the funding to develop a commercial demonstration plant targeted for 2028.
The company plans to use the funding to develop a commercial demonstration plant targeted for 2028.
The roadmap retains the 2030 goal while leaving the detailed schedules for its national and Alaska phases unsettled.
The agency has not changed the 2030 target, though its deputy administrator described the current schedule as aggressive.
Evaluation will focus on higher-compression Continental and Lycoming engines.
Preliminary results indicate reduced particle emissions associated with contrail formation.
Walsh says SAF production and carbon-credit access remain key obstacles.
Researchers say announced projects face feedstock, policy and market hurdles.
Transport commissioner maintains conflict-driven fuel spikes do not constitute a bypass of passenger protection laws.
The legislation would direct USDA to identify opportunities for SAF development through agricultural feedstocks.
Reports say the bankrupt low-cost carrier was unable to secure a proposed $500 million government bailout.