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South Africa Urged to Lead in Sustainable Aviation Fuel

6/3/2025

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South Africa is being called upon to harness its resources for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, a message delivered by IATA's senior vice-president, Marie Owens Thomsen, at the Wings of Change Focus Africa conference in Johannesburg. With its vast potential, South Africa could emerge as a regional leader in the SAF industry, paving the way for greener skies.

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South Africa is being called upon to harness its resources for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, a message delivered by IATA's senior vice-president, Marie Owens Thomsen, at the Wings of Change Focus Africa conference in Johannesburg. With its vast potential, South Africa could emerge as a regional leader in the SAF industry, paving the way for greener skies.