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Congrats to the SkiesFifty team for this ICAO recognition of the efforts to improve sustainability in aviation. #path to 2050

Thank you Martin McAspurn-Lohmann, Ben McLean Head of E-Commerce & Commercial Programs for DHL Express, Michael Nau, Director of Sales and Sustainability at Lufthansa Group and Simon Talling-Smith partner at SkiesFifty, our Global Investment Partner! It was an absolute pleasure to have hear insightful discussions from our esteemed panel for their fantastic discussion yesterday: "The Cost of Sustainability: How Can Aviation Access the Investment Required to Decarbonise?" at Sustainable Aviation Futures MENA and GSAM Congress, supported by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Hotel in Abu Dhabi ?? #safevents #safcongress #safconference #abudhabi #safmena #sustainableaviation #conference #conferences #SAF #sustainablefuture #menacongress #aviationinnovation #saf #sustainableaviation #sustainableaviationfuel #sustainability #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainableenergy #aviation #aviationdaily #aviationnews #airlineindustry #airlines #airlinesandairplanes #hydrogen #hydrogentechnology #greenhydrogen #renewableenergy #renewables #cleanenergy #cleanenergytransition #cleanenergyfuture #climatechange #greenenergy #congress #networking #events #aircraft #netzero #netzerocarbon #airports #airlinenews #decarbonization #uae #unitedarabemirates #gcaa #gsam #icao #abudhabi

I moderated a fascinating panel discussion on financing Sustainable Aviation Fuel at the SAF Conference in Abu Dhabi this week, hosted by Sustainable Aviation Futures, ICAO, and the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority. Here are my top 10 takeaways: 1. $1.4 trillion investment is likely required to scale SAF production, and without clear paths to commercially viable structures, funds will not flow and the industry will struggle to meet decarbonisation targets by 2050. 2. HEFA SAF remains 3-4 times more expensive than fossil jet fuel, and corporate customers are reluctant to absorb the cost premium, slowing adoption. 3. Government mandates (e.g., ReFuelEU) are driving early SAF adoption, but voluntary corporate demand is too weak to create a stable investment environment - policymakers must signal long-term commitment. 4. The lack of long-term offtake agreements remains one of the biggest barriers to SAF investment, as airlines hesitate to commit due to pricing uncertainty and supply risks, making it harder for projects to secure financing. 5. Contracts-for-Difference (CfDs), tax incentives, and risk-sharing mechanisms are needed to close the price gap and de-risk SAF investment, just as they did for renewables. 6. Singapore’s SAF surcharge model, where all departing flights contribute to centralised SAF purchases through a government entity, was highlighted as a potential blueprint to stabilise demand, taking competition out of the SAF discussion, and secure long-term funding. 7. Fuel traders and energy majors could act as SAF intermediaries, similar to utilities in power markets, ensuring market liquidity and reducing pricing volatility. 8. Feedstock supply is a major bottleneck, with competition from road transport, chemicals, and energy sectors, raising concerns about regional availability and price stability; feedstock innovations are being worked on, but they will take time to develop. 9. Power-to-Liquid (eSAF) technology holds long-term promise, but its costs remain high, requiring airlines and investors to support early-stage projects to accelerate cost reductions. 10. The aviation industry must shift from individual SAF investments to a more collective approach, such as pooled funds or joint offtake agreements, to mitigate risk and accelerate production. Success will require a coordinated approach and policy support is needed as price parity will unlikely happen at the level of current fossil jet prices. Thank you to the fantastic panelists Simon Talling-Smith from SkiesFifty, Ben McLean from DHL, and Michael Nau from Lufthansa. And thank you to the organisers and hosts Sustainable Aviation Futures (specifically Ros Johnston and Owen Raw-Rees), UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and International Civil Aviation Organization. #SustainableAviation #NetZero #SAF #Aviation

Excellent to see this article. Innovative approaches like Catalsys's unique proposal for airport electrification are paving the way for a more sustainable aviation industry. By enabling on-site fuel production, this method could enhance efficiency and reduce emissions, bringing us closer to our environmental goals.

???? ICAO GISS & GSAM 2025 ???? SkiesFifty is honored to have been recognized at the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2025 and the Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace (GSAM) in Abu Dhabi for our contributions to Global Sustainable Aviation. Many thanks to His Excellency Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), for his leadership in shaping GSAM as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and real-world impact, as well as for taking time to present SkiesFifty partner, Glenn Morgan with the award. At SkiesFifty, we believe that aviation’s path to decarbonization is not just about technology—it’s about bringing together investment and aviation to create integrated, scalable solutions. At the conference GSAM outlined a mission and vision that aligns perfectly with our own—collaborating across the industry, and across sectors, and creating the partnerships that will turn challenges into opportunities and ensuring the aviation industry continues to connect the world while safeguarding the planet. This recognition strengthens our resolve to push boundaries, forge new collaborations, and drive meaningful change. Thank you to GSAM, ICAO, and all our partners working toward a sustainable aviation future. Together, we will make net-zero flight a reality. #SustainableAviation #GSAM2025 #ICAO #GISS2025 #NetZeroFlight

This is a very significant step forward for Catalsys. Our green off-grid power generators will help significantly reduce the carbon footprint of aviation. We’re thrilled by our partnership with the SkiesFifty fund which willl lead to investment in our growth.

We are thrilled to announce our strategic collaboration with Catalsys to accelerate the development of innovative green power solutions for aviation. The partnership combines our sustainable aviation expertise with Catalsys's innovative green electricity technology, and offers a unique path to decarbonizing ground operations, as well as exploring alternative propulsion systems. It is an exciting step on the journey to reduce carbon emissions within the aviation industry. Check out the full Press Release at https://lnkd.in/dDmbEphX #SustainableAviation #GreenEnergy #Decarbonization #Innovation #SkiesFifty #Catalsys

We are very are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Frontline BioEnergy LLC to advance the commercialization of waste-to-energy technology, targeting the production of SAF. Together, we will establish a new company, which we'll jointly own and invest in, to spearhead this transformative initiative. For more details check out our Press Release https://lnkd.in/dabv9K9v

SkiesFifty is thrilled to be deepening our partnership with Gigablue. The landmark agreement we have announced today will leverage Gigablue's unique marine-based Carbon dioxide removal technology to sequester 200,000 tons of CO2 over the next four years. ?? Together, we're taking a significant step towards achieving sustainable aviation and a greener future. ???? https://lnkd.in/dZ9aGziM #sustainability #sustainableaviation #carbonremoval?#climateaction

?? ?????????????? ???? – ???????? ???????????????? ?????? ?? ???????????????????? ???? ???? ???????????? One week removed, I am proud of how Boeing showed up at Farnborough Airshow. Our company’s mission was on full display: ?? ?????????????? …???????? ????????????????????????: We showed up ready to engage and listen to how we can help our stakeholders achieve their goals. Every conversation, every handshake, every signature comes with our commitment to do and be better. ?? ?????????????? …?????? ????????????: Driving action on scaling SAF, we launched a new partnership with Clear Sky Fund to focus on funding and accelerating SAF projects across the globe. Our first project: Firefly Green Fuels, a UK-based producer with a cutting-edge technology to transform sewage waste into SAF. ?? ?????????????? …?? ?????????????????????? ????????????: We brought our climate impact model Cascade to educate and engage on aviation’s path to net zero. This tool drives alignment in our industry and influences better decision making and collaboration for a better future. Check it out for yourself: https://lnkd.in/eCscNaQu ?? ?????????????? …?????? ???????? ????????????????????: On the final day, the show turned upside down to welcome the next generation of engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and dreamers for STEM Day. It was a privilege to be there with my own daughters and see our industry through their eyes. Thank you #TeamBoeing for working tirelessly to produce a great show and to our customers for rooting for us as we humbly and earnestly rebuild and re-earn their trust. Ryan Faucett Lisa Maull Bernard Choi Mike Friedman Brian Besanceney Christopher Raymond Stephanie Pope Krishnan Narayanan Michael Sinnett Brian Yutko Jim Hileman Steven Gillard Todd Citron Zita Schellekens Jolanda Stevens Daniel R. Anne Munaretto Phill Godfrey David Swan Will Osmond Mark Longmuir James Hygate Lauren Riley Gary Elliott