'From this moment on, aviation will be a greener': SAF Mandate comes into force

Stuart Stone
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New mandate marks start of journey that should result in 22 per cent of all UK jet fuel coming from sustainable sources by 2040

The UK's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate came into force on 1 January, requiring all airlines to work towards a target that should see 10 per cent of all jet fuel coming from sustainable low carbon...

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