Catch up on the latest aerospace sustainability news from November 2025, brought to you by Aerospace Global News (AGN). AGN is an official media partner for Sustainable Skies World Summit 2026, taking place 17-18 March 2026.
Rolls-Royce and British Airways test how SAF use can minimise climate impact of contrails
Rolls-Royce, British Airways, Imperial College London, and Heathrow Airport have launched a UK research project to study how Sustainable Aviation Fuel can help reduce the climate impact of contrails.
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Read more about the initiative and how targeted use of SAF could reduce contrails.
Europe launches €3 billion plan to scale up sustainable aviation fuel production
The European Union has announced a €3 billion investment to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production, expand research, and strengthen Europe’s leadership in green aviation. The initiative forms part of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan and aims to meet ambitious ReFuelEU targets.
Photo: World Energy
Learn more about this major funding boost for SAF.
LanzaJet brings ethanol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel to commercial scale
LanzaJet has reached a global milestone with the first commercial-scale production of ethanol-to-jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The breakthrough marks a decisive shift, offering a new, scalable pathway for global SAF supply as mandates tighten.
Photo: LanzaJet
Read more about the next wave of SAF production.
The fuel burn no one talks about: How electric taxiing could cut emissions faster than SAF
Airlines burn up to one-fifth of their fuel on the ground. With SAF still scarce, a new electric taxi system backed by major US carriers could offer a faster, simpler way to cut emissions.
Photo: Green Taxi
Read more about how electric taxiing might be the fastest way to cut emissions this decade.
What is a jet stream and how does it affect aviation?
A jet stream is a narrow, fast-moving band of air current located high in the Earth’s atmosphere. When flying with a jet stream, aircraft will speed up and can cut down on flight times, saving on fuel and improving efficiency.
Photo: Delta Air Lines
Read more on how pilots and operators navigate these jet streams.
