Airbus has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan Airlines and three other Japanese companies. The agreement aims to jointly produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), an alternative aviation fuel to be derived from Japanese wood. The partnership represents an important step toward the development and use of more sustainable fuels in the aviation industry.
The five companies plan to establish a new production source for SAF by using Japanese wood as a raw material. This will not only reduce dependence on fossil fuels but also contribute to reducing CO2 emissions in aviation. The collaboration will be jointly driven by the Japanese companies and Airbus to optimize SAF technology and production.
The partnership comes at a time of increasing global interest in sustainable aviation fuels, as many airlines and aviation companies strive to reduce their emissions and shift the aviation industry toward more environmentally friendly technologies. The focus on using Japanese wood as a resource for SAF production demonstrates a commitment to incorporating local raw materials into the process, which could also help strengthen the regional economy.
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