Tim Alderslade’s Post

Aviation fuel plan supports growth of British aviation sector Measures announced to give UK aviation and the SAF industry the certainty to keep creating skilled British jobs while ensuring air travel is fit for the future. The government has confirmed new targets today (25 April 2024) to ensure 10% of all jet fuel in flights taking off from the UK comes from sustainable sources by 2030 through its Sustainable aviation fuel mandate. The UK’s SAF mandate, which, subject to parliamentary approval, which will come into force in January 2025, will be one of the first in the world to be put into law, once again putting the UK at the forefront of decarbonising air travel. It follows the world’s first commercial 100% SAF transatlantic flight taking off from Heathrow in November – backed by up to £1 million in government investment. https://hubs.li/Q02v5_BN0 #aviation #jobs #careers #aviationjobs #aviationcareers #aviationindustry #hiring #jobopportunity #airlines #airports #airlinejobs #airportjobs

The UK government has announced new targets to ensure that 10% of jet fuel in flights departing from the country comes from sustainable sources by 2030. This is a significant step towards a greener future for the aviation industry, and we look forward to seeing more progress towards sustainability in the years to come. #logistics #climatechange #aviation #greenfuel

Last week the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom made a critical announcement on how the Government will help scale up a domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market in the UK. Plans include a much-called-for UK SAF mandate, which will come into force in 2025 and will legislate for 10% SAF usage by 2030, and a consultation on options for a SAF revenue certainty mechanism. With low production volumes and the high cost of SAF as a barrier to its use and scale-up domestically, we are pleased to see measures that help produce SAF at scale in the UK. Now, we urge the Government to deliver the revenue mechanism scheme at pace so a SAF industry in the UK can take off. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/euM79iHe #SAF #Sustainability #Heathrow

UK Government confirms 10% SAF target for aviation fuels by 2030. The measures announced by the department of Transportation are to give UK aviation and the SAF industry the certainty to keep creating skilled British jobs while ensuring air travel is fit for the future. This is part of the government’s plan to deliver on our net zero commitments while ensuring we take a pragmatic and proportionate approach, which minimises unnecessary burdens on the public. Key Points:  - plans unveiled for world leading sustainable aviation fuel mandate, with 10% of all jet fuel set to go green by 2030 - SAF industry estimated to boost the economy by £1.8 billion and create more than 10,000 jobs across the UK by 2030 - forms part of UK’s world-leading commitment to cut emissions while minimising impact on consumers Read more: https://lnkd.in/gC5M_veF #SAF #UKGov #energytransition #aviation #sustainableaviation

✈️ We’ve published the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, our plan to help passengers to keep travelling how they want while protecting the environment. The SAF industry is expected to generate more than £1.8 billion to the UK economy by 2030, creating thousands of skilled jobs.   The mandate includes:   ✅ New targets for SAF, with 10% of jet fuel set to go green by 2030 ✅ Incentives for suppliers to provide SAF to the UK ✅ Powers to prevent higher prices   📄 We’ve also launched a consultation on the SAF revenue certainty scheme, to help guarantee revenue and encourage further investors to the UK.     Find out more: https://lnkd.in/euM79iHe

UK Government confirms 10% SAF target for aviation fuels by 2030. The measures announced by the department of Transportation are to give UK aviation and the SAF industry the certainty to keep creating skilled British jobs while ensuring air travel is fit for the future. This is part of the government’s plan to deliver on our net zero commitments while ensuring we take a pragmatic and proportionate approach, which minimises unnecessary burdens on the public. Key Points:  - plans unveiled for world leading sustainable aviation fuel mandate, with 10% of all jet fuel set to go green by 2030 - SAF industry estimated to boost the economy by £1.8 billion and create more than 10,000 jobs across the UK by 2030 - forms part of UK’s world-leading commitment to cut emissions while minimising impact on consumers Read more: https://lnkd.in/gC5M_veF #SAF #UKGov #energytransition #aviation #sustainableaviation

It was timely to be in #London this week, as the UK Government confirmed their #SustainableAviationFuelMandate, which sets a target that 10% of all jet fuel in flights taking off from the UK is sustainable by 2030. 🛫🌱💧 🔹 The #SAF industry is estimated to add over £1.8 billion to the economy and create over 10,000 jobs across the country 🇬🇧 🔹 The first commercial 100% SAF transatlantic flight took place in November and took off from #LondonHeathrowAirport 🛩 🔹 The UK's #AdvancedFuelsFund recently allocated £135 million for SAF projects across the country 💷 You can read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gXq7E6Xv #SustainableAviationFuel #SustainableAviation #UKSAF #FutureOfFuel

As the conversation around Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continues, it raises questions about the feasibility and implications of shifting short-haul flights to rail alternatives, much like France's initiative. It's clear that significant infrastructure upgrades would be necessary for such a transition to be effective in the UK. A comprehensive approach that includes investment in rail as well as aviation will be critical.

With the UK keen on decarbonising aviation through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), discussions arise about potentially mirroring France's approach to banning short-haul flights that could be accomplished by train in under 2.5 hours. The idea is gaining traction as can be seen from a recent parliamentary exchange. The reality of implementing such a ban is however complex. A key challenge will be whether the existing rail system can accommodate the increased demand. Although the UK has an extensive rail network, significant infrastructure improvements are still needed to handle a potential shift from air to rail effectively - at the moment this investment is not forthcoming. Whilst the aviation sector is under pressure to reduce emissions, the only realistic way will be a more comprehensive approach and providing the investment required in both rail and aviation. #Aviation #Sustainability #RailInfrastructure #GreenTravel #UKRail #Decarbonisation https://lnkd.in/eCywC_yR

The talk about who will pay the price premium for SAF is so often focused on individual airline customers, but there's another approach to decarbonizing aviation besides raising ticket prices to cover the cost of SAF: insetting. Insets enable companies with significant Scope 3 aviation emissions (i.e. those that ship their people or products around the globe via plane) to decarbonize flights from anywhere to anywhere and they are the key to expanding the SAF market. https://lnkd.in/eyWShdym