Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korean refiners call for government support to boost sustainable aviation fuel production

As the 2027 deadline for the government mandate to mix sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in all commercial flights nears, major refiners are hurrying to meet the demand for the growing market while also calling for government support.

2025-09-30

Korean Air to expand use of locally made sustainable aviation fuel

Korean Air is set to expand the use of domestically produced sustainable aviation fuel on commercial flight routes, with the Incheon-Kobe and Gimpo-Osaka routes to be added.

2025-09-22

Korea to mandate use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for all international departures from 2027

Korea will require the use of a mix of Sustainable Aviation Fuel on all international flights departing from the country from 2027 in an effort to align with the global push for carbon neutrality.

2024-08-30

Korean Air flies toward greener skies with sustainability strategies

Korean Air is committing to carbon neutrality by 2050 by adopting eco-friendly aviation fuels and recycling retired planes. The airline also aims to reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent.

2023-09-20