Zero and Airbus Join Forces to Drive Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation
Key Ideas
- Zero partners with Airbus to advance synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) for commercial-scale adoption in aviation.
- Both companies bring expertise to develop carbon-neutral eSAF, crucial for the hard-to-abate aviation sector.
- Airbus aims for 15% SAF in global fuel mix by 2024 and 30% by 2030, driving regulatory progress and a robust supply chain.
- eSAF has the potential to reduce fossil CO2 emissions by up to 99%, significantly contributing to global SAF production for aviation.
Zero and Airbus have formed a partnership to accelerate the adoption of synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) for the aviation industry. Zero, known for achieving the Guinness World Records title of 'first aircraft powered by synthetic fuel' in 2021, will collaborate with Airbus, which has successfully tested commercial and military aircraft with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The collaboration aims to develop a fully carbon-neutral process to produce 100% drop-in synthetic SAF using only air and water. This innovative fuel has the energy density and compatibility to power existing engines without modifications, addressing the unique challenges of the aviation sector. Airbus has set ambitious targets, including reaching 15% SAF in its global fuel mix by 2024 and 30% by 2030, advocating for regulatory improvements and establishing a strong supply chain. eSAF, with the potential to reduce fossil CO2 emissions by up to 99%, is seen as a vital component in scaling up global SAF production to meet aviation demand. The CEOs of Zero and Airbus are optimistic about the partnership's ability to drive progress towards the industry's net-zero decarbonization goals and accelerate innovation in sustainable aviation.