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GS Caltex and Korean Air have announced a partnership to carry out test flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), or biofuel, for select international departures from Incheon, a breakthrough move towards cleaner, greener energy and significant reduction of carbon emissions. This initiative aligns with the Korean government's push for increased biofuel supply and sets a crucial precedent in aviation's transition to environmental sustainability.
Scheduled to commence in the second half of 2023, these test flights will span six months. This collaboration is in line with the government's initiative to bolster the supply of biofuels. Pending the results of these test flights, the Korean government intends to establish guidelines for the domestic usage of SAF and set quality standards before full-scale domestic production.
SAF, in contrast to nonrenewable fossil fuels, is derived from animal or vegetable oils, algae, and solid waste. It boasts the ability to reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent when compared to traditional fossil jet fuel.
The European Union has mandated that airlines refueling within its jurisdiction incorporate a minimum 2 percent SAF blend by 2025. Furthermore, numerous countries, including the United States, are adopting policies such as tax incentives to promote the expansion of SAF production.
The International Civil Aviation Organization has also been actively advocating for the net-zero mission in international flight operations, urging states to commit to the goal of achieving net zero by 2050.
The collaboration between GS Caltex and Korean Air heralds an exciting leap forward in the pursuit of sustainable air travel, highlighting their commitment to environmental responsibility and the future of aviation.
Meanwhile, Korean Air now offers a new and exciting experience for premium passengers traveling between Seoul and Phnom Penh. Starting July 1st, travelers on this route will be among the first to enjoy fully lie-flat seats on Korean Air's Airbus A321neo aircraft.
The A321neo boasts a two-class layout with a total of 182 seats. This includes eight luxurious fully-lie flat seats in the Prestige Class cabin, while the economy cabin offers 174 seats. Passengers in Prestige Class can enjoy a spacious 44-centimeter (17-inch) personal monitor for audio/video-on-demand services and an in-seat wireless smartphone charger. Economy passengers have a comfortable 33-centimeter (13-inch) monitor, and all guests have the convenience of Bluetooth pairing to the inflight entertainment system.
Photo: Korean Air Newsroom
