SAF

Infinium produced the fuel using waste carbon dioxide and renewable electricity.

The company plans to use the funding to develop a commercial demonstration plant targeted for 2028.

Preliminary results indicate reduced particle emissions associated with contrail formation.

The companies say the agreement will support 35 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel over three years.

Walsh says SAF production and carbon-credit access remain key obstacles.

Researchers say announced projects face feedstock, policy and market hurdles.

The Brandenburg project is expected to produce synthetic aviation fuel beginning in 2030.

The legislation would direct USDA to identify opportunities for SAF development through agricultural feedstocks.

Carrier adds new U.S. airports to blended fuel network while industry weighs production, cost and regulatory challenges.

The new funding aims to support zero-emission aircraft development and aviation decarbonization efforts.