British Airways owner IAG invests in tyres to jet fuel SAF developer

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Investment in SAF innovator Wastefront will support construction of factory that aims to turn 10 million used tyres a year into low carbon fuels

British Airways flights could soon be taking off with tanks full of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from used tyres that promise to deliver carbon emission savings of 80 per cent compared to conventional...

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