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Jet engines could soon be fuelled by… a common weed

The use of SAF, with its low carbon intensity scores, is a crucial component of the industry's commitment to reduce emissions and achieve carbon-neutral growth.

The use of SAF, with its low carbon intensity scores, is a crucial component of the industry's commitment to reduce emissions and achieve carbon-neutral growth. Image: Unsplash/ramonkagie

Gabi Thesing
Senior Writer, Forum Agenda
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SAF could contribute around 65% of the reduction in emissions needed by aviation to reach net-zero in 2050. Image: IATA

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