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• [New] The aviation sector will continue to be a key driver of economic growth for Singapore and provide more and better jobs for Singaporeans. DFNI
• [New] Sustainable aviation fuel is a key part of the decarbonization of air travel and a domestic SAF industry will create jobs, wealth and help the UK secure its energy independence. GOV.UK
• The mandate becoming law is key to driving investment into a domestic SAF industry placing the UK at the forefront of aviation decarbonization with the opportunity to deliver £1.8 billion (€2.1 billion) into the UK economy and create 10,000 skilled jobs. Biofuels International
• In partnership with the City of Doncaster Council, Hybrid Air Vehicles will establish Carcroft Common as a hub for advanced manufacturing and sustainable aviation in South Yorkshire, creating over 1,200 new jobs. London Reconnections
• Sustainable aviation fuel is a key part of the decarbonization of air travel and a domestic SAF SAF industry will create jobs, wealth and help the UK UK secure its energy independence. GOV.UK
• Ireland has the potential to develop a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry generating revenue of €2.55 billion (£2.22 billion) by 2050 and providing up to 1,000 high-skilled jobs. AviTrader Publications Corp.
• Tomorrow's technologies like zero-emissions aviation will not only provide a boost to sustainable growth but are essential for generating the new, high-quality jobs that will take Britain's economy into the future. FutureFlight
• A turbocharged UK SAF industry would benefit people and the planet: well-established, it could create more than 20,000 jobs and generate £3bn GVA by 2035 while reducing aviation carbon emissions by 80% or more. Edie
• Houston's aerospace and aviation industry is expanding, with Axiom Space, Collins Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines scheduled to open new facilities at Ellington Field and create new jobs by 2024. Hotel News Resource
• Not only will SAF SAF be key in decarbonising aviation, but it could create a UK industry with an annual turnover of £2.4 billion by 2040, and which supports up to 5,200 UK jobs by 2035. GOV.UK
• Delivering large scale UK production of sustainable aviation fuels has the potential to both ensure aviation meets the interim target of cutting emissions by 15% by 2030, and to create 20,000 jobs. Airline Routes & Ground Handling Services
• The UK is already a world leader in innovative aviation, and new or novel aircraft provide great opportunities to improve services, provide jobs, and reduce environmental impacts. UK Government
• The UK has the experience and resources needed to become a global leader in the deployment of sustainable aviation fuel production facilities, which will boost the UK economy, the UK Plc brand and create thousands of new jobs. British Airways press centre
• The Transportation Department has an opportunity to restore air service to the smaller communities and create good-paying jobs, all while reducing the U.S. aviation industry's carbon footprint. Aviation Week
• The IEA recommendation to shift mobility to efficient alternatives, if successful, will depress industries such as aviation contributing to job losses. Observer Research Foundation
• The proposed $500 million project will be Australia's first commercial sustainable aviation fuel biorefinery, creating around 60 direct jobs and indirectly supporting an estimated 500 regional jobs during construction and operation, providing a great economic boost for the local community. CAPA - Centre for Aviation
• Labor will ensure that aviation industry policy and employment laws protect Australian jobs in the aviation industry and address the issue of unsafe, low paid and insecure jobs in the aviation sector. Australian Labour Party
• The Covid-19 pandemic revealed workers' true vulnerability: 43% of aviation jobs were at risk of being lost internationally ² 0 and 191,000 only across Europe ² ¹ despite an unprecedented €38 billion in public bailouts across Europe as well as widespread job retention schemes. Stay Grounded
• Ryanair is planning to open a new base at Newcastle International Airport in 2022, creating at least 60 aviation jobs. BBC News
• Aviation and tourism will play a pivotal role in Canada's post-pandemic recovery by connecting people and businesses and creating much-needed jobs. Pearson Airport

Last updated: 24 November 2024