Singapore Airlines Partners with Aether Fuels to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption
(IN SHORT) The Singapore Airlines Group has signed an MoU with Aether Fuels to explore sourcing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether’s upcoming plants. This collaboration aims to support SIA’s decarbonization goals and enhance the aviation industry’s sustainability efforts, with plans for SAF production in the US and South East Asia. The partnership will accelerate the adoption of SAF by blending it with regular jet fuel and supply it to various airports. The SAF will be CORSIA-certified and produced using innovative technology that significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
(PRESS RELEASE) Singapore, 2025-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aether Fuels, a climate technology firm, to explore the possibility of sourcing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether’s upcoming production plants in the United States and South East Asia.
The MoU sets out the SIA Group’s intention to purchase neat SAF for a five-year period starting once Aether’s plants begin commercial operations, with an option for a five-year extension. This SAF will be blended with conventional jet fuel before being supplied to various airports serviced by Singapore Airlines and Scoot.
Aether’s innovative process, utilizing waste carbon feedstock, will be employed to produce SAF through their proprietary Aether Aurora™ technology. This process is expected to reduce plant capital costs, increase production efficiency, and achieve higher SAF yields compared to conventional methods.
Ms. Lee Wen Fen, Chief Sustainability Officer at Singapore Airlines, emphasized the significance of the partnership in advancing the SIA Group’s decarbonization goals. “This collaboration represents a significant milestone in our pursuit of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Partnering with like-minded companies such as Aether allows us to accelerate the adoption of SAF and pave the way for more sustainable air travel,” she said.
Aether, incubated and funded by Xora, a venture firm backed by Temasek, has made notable strides since its establishment in 2022. The company is expanding its presence, particularly in South East Asia and Chicago, where its research and development hub is based. The SAF produced from Aether’s future plants will be CORSIA-certified, meeting international aviation standards and aiming to reduce greenhouse gases by a minimum of 75%, thus contributing significantly to the aviation industry’s sustainability goals.
Aether’s CEO, Mr. Conor Madigan, expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, “This partnership with the SIA Group is a great opportunity to further our understanding of the SAF market, particularly in South East Asia. We are confident that this will accelerate both the development and commercialization of our breakthrough technology.”
Mr. Phil Inagaki, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Xora and Board Chair of Aether Fuels, noted, “The SIA Group’s commitment to SAF adoption is inspiring. Singapore’s supportive innovation ecosystem is providing the foundation for transformative solutions to global challenges. This collaboration between Aether and SIA reflects shared sustainability goals and will undoubtedly drive further SAF innovation.”
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Source: Singapore Airlines
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