Search Results for: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
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Sora Fuel closes $14.6m round to scale air-to-jet fuel technology
Sora Fuel, a climate technology company that makes jet fuel from just air, water, and renewable energy, has closed a $14.6 million round. The round was co-led by Spero Ventures and Inspired Capital, alongside super pro-rata investments from Engine Ventures and Wireframe Ventures. Sora has proven that its proprietary system can capture CO₂ directly from ambient air and convert it…
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KLM Flags Off Nairobi–Lolldaiga Cycling Expedition to Champion Circular Sustainability and Aviation Decarbonisation
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has flagged off a cycling expedition from Nairobi to the Lolldaiga Conservancy in central Kenya, marking a unique blend of community-driven environmental action and the airline’s long-term commitment to sustainable aviation. The multi-day ride, covering more than 350 kilometres, aims to raise awareness on waste management and upcycling while supporting local communities. Along the route, cyclists…
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KQ Makes African Aviation History with Landmark Low-Carbon Flight to Cape Town
Kenya Airways (KQ) has marked a significant milestone for African aviation by operating the continent’s first verified low-carbon flight, KQ784, from Nairobi to Cape Town, powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The showcase flight, which operated on Tuesday, demonstrated a major leap forward in the airline’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The flight was powered by 50% Sustainable…
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KLM and Kenya Airways Lead Policy Breakthrough to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption in Africa
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Kenya Airways (KQ) have achieved a major milestone in Africa’s clean aviation transition after co-hosting a high-level executive roundtable in Nairobi that resulted in landmark policy recommendations to accelerate the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) across the continent. For the first time, key aviation stakeholders, including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Kenya Civil…
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Kenya Airways Eyes Sustainable Future with Local Aviation Fuel Projects
As global aviation grapples with rising environmental concerns and pressure to decarbonize, Kenya Airways (KQ) is charting a forward-looking path by investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other green initiatives. The national carrier has begun laying the groundwork to develop local SAF feedstock, in partnership with stakeholders from government, industry, and academia. The initial focus is on Kenya’s coastal…
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OpenAirlines secures €45m imvestment to accelerate aviation industry’s ecological transition
OpenAirlines, a global provider of eco-flying software solutions, has announced a new milestone in its growth trajectory after raising €45 million from Eiffel Investment Group, leading the operation through its Eiffel Essentiel fund, with the backing of Mirova, a Natixis Investment Managers affiliate dedicated to sustainable investments. Both funds are leading the way in Europe’s energy transition. These two players…
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Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Sign Deal to Build Africa’s First Dedicated SAF Refinery
Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Kenya, the local unit of French energy group Rubis, have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop what the two companies are billing as Africa’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery, in a deal that signals a significant escalation of the national carrier’s decarbonisation ambitions. The planned facility is expected to have a production…
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Egypt’s Renewable Feedstocks Startup Tagaddod Raises $26.3M in Series A Funding
Egyptian renewable energy startup Tagaddod has secured $26.3 million in Series A funding to accelerate its expansion across Africa, Asia, and Europe and strengthen the global biofuel supply chain. The funding round was led by The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), a multilateral impact financial institution focused on sustainable energy and regional energy security. Other investors include FMO, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures…
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