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Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Etihad co-hosts IATA Regional Sustainable Aviation Fuels Workshop 2025
Abu Dhabi-UAE. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is proud to announce its role as co-host for the IATA Regional Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Workshop 2025, taking place in Abu Dhabi on May 22-23. This industry-leading event is dedicated to advancing the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels and will bring together global aviation leaders to discuss policy, operational challenges, and emerging trends in SAF. Building upon Abu Dhabi's reputation as a hub for aviation innovation, this workshop will serve as a crucial platform for thought leadership, networking, and knowledge sharing among key industry stakeholders. 'As part of Etihad's commitment to sustainable aviation and shaping the future of air travel, we are pleased to co-host this critical workshop alongside IATA and the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority,' said Karen Clayton, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer for Etihad. 'By fostering discussions on SAF policies, compliance, market trends and industry action, this event will drive awareness, understanding, buy-in of SAF and ultimately lead towards greater adoption in the region. "Scaling SAF requires coordinated action across the entire value chain. Collaboration between airlines, airports, energy producers, and regulatory bodies is essential to accelerate availability and enhance the sustainability and resilience of the aviation sector. At the same time, making SAF economically viable is key to widespread adoption, and this requires scaling production, lowering costs, and ensuring price competitiveness against conventional fuels, to make SAF not only sustainable but also commercially practical for the long term." Discussions will cover the latest global updates and policy trends influencing SAF adoption, alongside operational and compliance challenges associated with SAF policy and implementation. The event will discuss the fundamentals of SAF lifecycle assessment and provide a detailed examination of the IATA SAF Accounting and Reporting Methodology, including SAF claims and an introduction to the CADO SAF Registry. Airlines and governments leading SAF adoption efforts will share their experiences, with insights into the upcoming IATA SAF Matchmaking platform. Additionally, IATA's publications and tools on SAF and compliance with CORSIA standards will be presented to participants. With sustainability at the forefront of global aviation strategies, the IATA Regional SAF Workshop 2025 is set to be an important event in promoting the industry's transition toward more sustainable fuel alternatives. About Etihad Airways Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New report reveals first car that caught fire at Jacksonville airport parking garage
A Jacksonville Aviation Authority police report obtained by Times-Union news partner First Coast News details the events leading up to the parking garage fire that shut down the Jacksonville International Airport May 16. It also reveals the first car to catch fire four hours after a woman parked. According to the report, the Aviation Authority received a dispatch call from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 12:06 p.m. regarding a vehicle on fire in the hourly garage. The first airport officer on scene said he discovered a car had caught on fire with flames rapidly spreading to others around it. The smoke resulted in "low/no visibility" in the garage, so the officer assisted several passengers from the garage to safety. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue personnel responded and extinguished the fire but said it had spread to and damaged about 50 other vehicles. The airport then ceased all operations, the report states. The investigation continued with review of surveillance footage, which showed the following: 8:07 a.m.: Dark-colored mid-size BMW enters hourly garage through upper level access. 8:09 a.m.: Woman parks, exits car and walks toward departures. 12:03 p.m.: Smoke observed coming from beneath of the front of the car. 12:04 p.m.: Vehicle is fully engulfed in fire. Camera loses visibility because of smoke. The report does not state whether the BMW was a gas, electric or hybrid vehicle. The Aviation Authority also issued the following update: "Airport staff are now calling individuals parked in safe areas of the Hourly Garage that registered their vehicles at Once contacted, they can pick up their vehicles starting at 5 pm today. We ask that people come and get their vehicles only AFTER they are contacted by staff confirming their vehicle is safe to pick up to help us ensure an orderly process." This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Report describes first car catching fire at Jacksonville airport parking garage
