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Singapore Airlines Procures Sustainable Jet Fuel

In a significant move towards sustainability, Singapore Airlines has announced its purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste, a leading provider of renewable fuels. This procurement underscores Singapore Airlines' commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting environmentally-friendly practices within the aviation industry.

The sustainable jet fuel sourced from Neste is produced from renewable feedstocks, such as waste and residues, and offers significant environmental benefits compared to traditional fossil-based jet fuels. By opting for SAF, Singapore Airlines ..

Singapore Airlines purchases eco-friendly jet fuel from Neste

Singapore Airlines announced that it would purchase 1,000 tonne of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste. This marked the first procurement of the low-carbon jet fuel from the Finnish firm's refinery in the city-state.

As per a joint statement issued by the three companies, the leading Asian carrier had entered into an agreement with Neste to procure the SAF. The fuel would be blended with conventional fuel for utilization by the airline and its budget subsidiary, Scoot.

The completion of the Neste refinery's expansion at Changi last year increased its production capacit..

Isidro Pablo Porqueras Orea is new Chief of Transformation at IndiGo

IndiGo, India's leading airline, has appointed Isidro Pablo Porqueras Orea as its Chief of Transformation, marking a significant step in the company's strategic leadership appointments. In his new role, Orea will be responsible for spearheading transformational initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and driving innovation across the organisation.

With over two decades of experience in the aviation industry, Orea brings a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, business development, and operational optimization to IndiGo. His appointment underscores the airline's commit..

Noida Airport to be linked by expressway, rapid rail, and pod taxi

The construction of Noida International Airport, also known as Jewar airport, was in its final stages, and passenger services were expected to begin in October. The airport would be linked by six roads and a rapid rail-cum-metro, in addition to pod taxis.

Upon completion, the Noida airport was projected to be the largest in India and the third in the National Capital Region (NCR) after Delhi airport and Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad.

A 31-km greenfield expressway was being built to connect the airport to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway at Ballabhgarh.

The National Highway Aut..

Nagpur Airport: Mihan Dream grounded, vantage point lost

Nagpur's unique and strategic central location was once lauded for placing it on the nation's aviation map. It was hailed for its efforts in creating a harmonized air traffic management system with continuous airspace over the city, alongside establishing a centralized cargo hub. However, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is currently mired in apathy and has seemingly vanished from the national radar across various parameters, barely meeting the standards expected of a tier-2 city airport.

The airport, bearing its international tag, serves merely two flights to two foreign de..