The 50% SAF blend limit won't constrain airports for a decade
Amelia DeLuca · Understanding SAF buyers · May 16, 2024 · at 23:43
Delta Air Lines CSO Amelia DeLuca evaluates how long it will take before sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply volumes reach the 50% blend threshold.
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“So the industry is certainly looking at that, but I think we're probably at least a decade away from having that be a real issue in any single location.”
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