Fiji Airways announces innovative collaboration
Fiji Airways, in collaboration with the Fiji Sugar Corporation and Lee Enterprises Consulting, is evaluating the feasibility of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Fiji. Supported by the Asian Development Bank, the project aims to utilize sugarcane and byproducts for SAF production, advancing sustainability in aviation, agriculture, and creating economic opportunities for local farmers and communities.
Fiji Airways has announced an innovative collaboration with the Fiji Sugar Corporation and Lee Enterprises Consulting (LEC) to evaluate the feasibility of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Fiji.
“This initiative has the potential to support sustainable aviation and agriculture in the Pacific region, as well as create new economic opportunities for farmers and communities in Fiji,” the airline said in a statement.
“Funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the collaboration aims to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a comprehensive SAF production and utilisation model in Fiji that leverages available local agricultural resources, international cutting-edge expertise and Fiji’s dynamic national airline.”
The statement said the study would evaluate the use of sugar cane and its waste products as inputs to ethanol production and additional sources of energy.
“These can subsequently be processed into SAF. The study will evaluate molasses, sugar, bagasse and biomass as potential feedstocks for SAF production.”
LEC chief executive officer Jason White said the collaboration was a testament to the power of partnerships in addressing global challenges such as climate change.
“By bringing together industry leaders and local stakeholders, we are not only advancing the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel but also promoting economic resilience and environmental stewardship in the Pacific,” Mr White said.
“LEC has brought together a world-class team of bioenergy industry experts for this project, and we are excited to deliver the economic and technical feasibility roadmap for how this important sustainability capability can be realised.”
Fiji Airways chief legal and sustainability officer Peter Seares said this was a landmark project for Fiji and the South Pacific region.
“The feasibility assessment will lay a foundation for Fiji’s national airline to meet its sustainability goals while utilising local resources that will help to reinvigorate and transform the domestic sugar industry, create new jobs and improve the lives of Fijians,” Mr Seares said.
Source: https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/repatriation-flights-airline-operates-523-during-covid-19-pandemic/
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