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Building Africa’s Next Industrial Frontier: The Role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (By Henok Teferra Shawl)

Opinion Piece: Building Africa’s Next Industrial Frontier, The Role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Boeing’s Henok Teferra Shawl outlines how sustainable aviation fuel production can reduce costs for African airlines, create skilled jobs and build competitive local industries while supporting aviation decarbonisation.
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  • Update on Jet A-1 Supply Constraints at Cape Town International Airport

    The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa explains that Jet A-1 constraints at Cape Town International Airport stem from administrative registration issues, not duties, levies or fuel shortages, and calls for urgent SARS action.

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    26 November 2025

  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • The EU’s Role in Advancing African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit

    The EU outlines its aviation support for Africa at the Luanda Financing Summit, highlighting Global Gateway priorities, EASA technical programmes, SAF cooperation and actions aligned with SAATM and Agenda 2063.

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    16 November 2025

    Speaking on behalf of the European Commission, Sergio Oliete Josa, Head of Sustainable Transport and Urban Development at European Commission (DG INTPA). Photo Credit ©African Pilot // Craig Dean
  • Gulfstream Fleet Surpasses 3 Million Nautical Miles Flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

    Gulfstream surpasses 3 million nautical miles on SAF as its next-generation aircraft fly to NBAA-BACE 2025, advancing business aviation sustainability.

    Gulfstream Fleet Surpasses 3 Million Nautical Miles Flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
  • Homegrown Innovation: Kenya Airways Pioneers Kenya-Made Sustainable Aviation Fuel

    Kenya Airways partners with Bleriot SAF to produce Kenya-made Sustainable Aviation Fuel, advancing aviation decarbonisation and green growth.

    boeing 737-800 related kenya airways
  • Zimbabwe Heading for Growth in the Aviation Sector

    Zimbabwe is upgrading airports, restoring Air Zimbabwe, and advancing sustainable aviation fuel production to drive long-term growth in its air transport sector.

    Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Sacco - Photo Credit © African Pilot // Craig Dean
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Homegrown Innovation: Kenya Airways Pioneers Kenya-Made Sustainable Aviation Fuel

    Kenya Airways partners with Bleriot SAF to produce Kenya-made Sustainable Aviation Fuel, advancing aviation decarbonisation and green growth.

    boeing 737-800 related kenya airways
  • Zimbabwe Heading for Growth in the Aviation Sector

    Zimbabwe is upgrading airports, restoring Air Zimbabwe, and advancing sustainable aviation fuel production to drive long-term growth in its air transport sector.

    Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Sacco - Photo Credit © African Pilot // Craig Dean
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • IATA Study Confirms that SAF Technology Rollout is Main Bottleneck to Net Zero, not Feedstock Availability

    IATA and Worley Consulting confirm SAF feedstock is sufficient to achieve net zero by 2050, but rapid tech rollout and policy support are critical.

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    24 September 2025

  • Zimbabwe Delegation Explores UK Collaboration on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

    Zimbabwe explores UK collaboration on Sustainable Aviation Fuel, focusing on decarbonising aviation through research, production, and policy support.

  • Sasol Commits to Next Generation Catalyst Supply for e-SAF Pioneer INERATEC

    Sasol and INERATEC sign agreement to supply next generation catalyst, set to boost e-kerosene yield by 15% and exceed PtL plant capacity by 2026.

  • Business Aviation Leader Luxaviation and Haffner Energy Join Forces to Accelerate SAF Production and Promotion

    Luxaviation and Haffner Energy announced a strategic collaboration to support the development of SAF Zero, an initiative accelerating sustainable aviation fuel production through innovative technology and industry partnerships.

    Graphic- Haffner Energy
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  • Sasol Commits to Next Generation Catalyst Supply for e-SAF Pioneer INERATEC

    Sasol and INERATEC sign agreement to supply next generation catalyst, set to boost e-kerosene yield by 15% and exceed PtL plant capacity by 2026.

  • Business Aviation Leader Luxaviation and Haffner Energy Join Forces to Accelerate SAF Production and Promotion

    Luxaviation and Haffner Energy announced a strategic collaboration to support the development of SAF Zero, an initiative accelerating sustainable aviation fuel production through innovative technology and industry partnerships.

    Graphic- Haffner Energy
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.