Presentation Profile
Recent Advances in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs)
Currently Scheduled: 10/14/2026 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Room: Exhibit Hall Entrance
Main Author
Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
- Priyanga Ramesh - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
- Angelina Precilla - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
Abstract:
The global aviation industry is experiencing significant growth in demand, with global passenger traffic projected to reach 10.2 billion [1] and air cargo traffic projected to grow by 2.6% in 2026 [2]. As developments in artificial intelligence optimize air cargo operations, fuel usage must also meet the requirements of the expanding aviation industry. Additionally, as air travel demand resumed following the decrease due to COVID-19, aviation emissions reached nearly 950 Mt of CO2 in 2023, accounting for over 90% of pre-pandemic levels [3]. This issue makes aviation one of the fastest-growing sectors for carbon emissions. Thus, the recent pressure of balancing a growing industry and its resulting environmental impacts adds to the urgent issue of global warming, which the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) aims to resolve. However, reports show that the current SAF production target set by the U.S. to be met by 2030 is not on track to be achieved because of conflicting policies and limited material supply for SAF formulation [4]. Therefore, it is crucial that the aviation industry strives to investigate and implement effective methods of SAF manufacturing to ensure continuous growth while alleviating its environmental impact through addressing technical challenges.
