Industry Experts Analyze Implementation of SAF in Mexico

Representatives from the aviation industry met this week in the "Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and its importance for Mexico" seminar to evaluate the establishment of practices that encourage the use of SAFs in accordance with national and international regulations. The seminar involved dialogue between many national and international participants to support sustainable development in the Mexican aviation industry. 

“At CANAERO, we consider carrying out actions that allow the development of SAF in Mexico to be of great importance. We trust that this seminar will be the beginning of a joint plan between industry and government that will allow us to achieve zero carbon goals in aviation,” said Diana Olivares, President, CANAERO, according to A21.

The seminar was held during the International Day against Climate Change, Oct. 24, at the "Roberto Kobeh González" International Center for Airport Instruction and Auxiliary Services (CIIASA) in Mexico City. Participants included representatives from the National Chamber of the Air Transport Industry (CANAERO), the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC), Airports and Auxiliary Services (ASA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airports Council International (ACI) and ICSA Mexico. It addressed five major topics deemed vital for the development of sustainable fuels for the Mexican aviation industry. 

“The use of SAF as a low-emission solution and its global commercial deployment are essential to the decarbonization of medium to long-haul air travel. While we are also working on electrification, hybrid-electric and hydrogen technologies as long-term alternatives, rapid decarbonization is within reach through this critical pathway,” said Frank Moesta, Senior Vice President Strategy & Future Programs, Business Aviation, Rolls-Royce, as reported by MBN. 

IATA explains that for a fuel to be considered SAF, it must reduce lifecycle carbon emissions and must be manufactured from raw materials different from crude oil. The criteria also highlights that it must be developed without depleting natural resources, as reported by MBN.