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Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel

A Thai Airways International jet refuels at Suvarnabhumi airport. The use of biofuel for jets in Thailand started with a trial flight operated by THAI from Don Mueang airport to Suvarnabhumi about a decade ago.

Biodiesel, a mix of diesel and palm oil-derived methyl ester used by cars with internal combustion engines, as well as used cooking oil that previously was deemed useless are now vying to change the aviation industry. The two oils can be processed to make sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, a biofuel for aircraft.

Many companies are eager to produce SAF as airline operators are increasingly aware of the new fuel’s potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The Bangkok Post looks into the trend aiming to give the aviation…

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