Airlines, scientists band together on biomass
SYDNEY – Air New Zealand, Virgin Blue and Qantas, together with Boeing and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) have commissioned a world-first study aiming to accelerate the development and commercialisation of sustainable aviation fuel in this region. 


The ‘Roadmap’ study, which commences on March 23, is being convened by the Australian and New Zealand group of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), and will be carried out by the Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s peak scientific body.
The study will build on international developments but focus on the unique advantages – and challenges – of the Australia and New Zealand region.
Specifically, it will look at addressing barriers to a commercial and scalable sustainable aviation fuels industry.
The Roadmap work will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders with different expertise and perspectives including leaders from airlines, engines and airframe manufacturers, biomass experts, fuel suppliers, government and non-government organisations.


SAFUG members have committed to using biomass-based jet fuel only if it has a lower carbon footprint than conventional petroleum sources, and if commercial supply does not compete for food, water or arable land or pose bio-security risks.
Ian Jarrett
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