Certified sugarcane can fuel aviation’s sustainability journey

Certified sugarcane can fuel aviation’s sustainability journey

By Livia Ignacio, Regional Head, South America, Bonsucro Latin America is home to several promising Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) feedstocks, including sugarcane, palm oil, and agricultural residues like corn stover and bagasse. Sugarcane stands out as a highly efficient crop for biofuel production, due to its high sugar content and energy yield per hectare. By scaling up certified sustainable sugarcane, the region can make a significant contr…

The ALTA Conference on Fuel and Sustainability, which takes place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is being held in these days. It is the third edition of the meeting. “The jet fuel represents approximately 35% of the operating costs of airlines in the region. It is the item of the highest cost structure and is also considerably higher than the cost in other regions of the world. It is a transcendental challenge that needs urgent attention,…