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Axens signs mou with Airbus on SAF development. Axens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to strengthen their cooperation in the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The two companies aim to accelerate the scale up of SAF solutions needed to support the industry's transition toward net zero emissions by 2050. Through this collaboration, the partners will engage in structured discussions on technical aspects of SAF pathways to enhance their shared understanding of current and future technologies, reinforcing ongoing exchanges between their technical teams. In parallel, Axens and Airbus will jointly explore how to support wider SAF deployment by aligning advocacy efforts, engaging with key stakeholders, and identifying potential opportunities where coordinated action could accelerate project development worldwide. The parties will also look into areas where they could collaborate on regional market analysis and consider joint initiatives that could help de risk and speed up SAF production scale up. With this agreement, Axens and Airbus reaffirm their shared ambition to move SAF from vision to implementation. By combining complementary expertise, engaging with the broader ecosystem, and exploring innovative forms of collaboration, both companies intend to contribute meaningfully to the rapid emergence of a robust and sustainable SAF market. A podcast series for professionals in the downstream industry featuring short, insightful interviews. Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to start listening today. Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below):

Airbus to install Norsk Titanium Merke IV DED systems as process development partnership commences. The companies hope to transition from part-specific qualification to broader process-based methodologies for specific titanium products. Published: March 05, 2026, 9:43 am Norsk Titanium and Airbus have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly develop and document the DED Process for Norsk Titanium's Rapid Plasma Deposition (RPD) technology. Through the partnership, Airbus will install a Norsk Titanium Merke IV RPD machine at its production facility in Varel, Germany. The companies will then focus on joint technical evaluation of RPD manufacturing processes, controls, and validation data to support the transition from part-specific qualification to broader process-based methodologies for specific titanium products. Assessing the industrial application potential of RPD, reviewing technical data and documentation, is part of a broader strategy at Airbus to advance 'diverse Direct Energy Deposition' solutions within its manufacturing workflows. Though early in the industrialisation process, Airbus and Norsk are confident RPD technology can offers 'significant savings on cost and time.' Norsk's Merke IV system is a 4th-generation machine that, depending on part size and geometry, is capable of producing between 10-20 metric tons of titanium parts annually. It boasts a build envelope of 900 x 600 x 300 mm and a deposition rate of 5-10kg/hour. It is powered by Norsk's proprietary RPD technology, which has been leveraged by the likes of Boeing and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. This cooperation agreement on process development with Airbus follows the long-term Master Supply Agreement, which sees Norsk supply RPD raw material to Varel to support A350 production, announced in 2024. "This agreement marks a pivotal milestone in the enduring technical partnership between Norsk Titanium and Airbus, acting as a catalyst for the adoption of additive manufacturing technologies at Airbus," said Fabrizio Ponte, CEO of Norsk Titanium. "With a standardised process, it will be easier to transition parts to RPD and to bring many more parts into scope over time. This will support Airbus' pioneering work to implement DED in more applications." Group Content Manager, began writing for TCT Magazine in 2016 and has since become one of additive manufacturing's go-to journalists. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, Sam's insight and expertise are highly sought after.

Supercharging SAF uptake: ISCC, OMV and Airbus strengthen credible book and claim approaches. March 5, 2026 BY International Sustainability & Carbon Certification Scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is one of the central challenges facing the aviation sector. Meeting this challenge requires collaboration across the value chain, supported by credible frameworks that enable new ways of bringing SAF to market. Against this backdrop, Biomass Magazine at ISCC have partnered with OMV and Airbus to support the further development of the global SAF ecosystem. This collaboration is grounded in a shared focus on Book and Claim Chain-of-Custody models. Each partner brings a distinct perspective: energy production, aircraft manufacturing and operation, and sustainability certification. Strengthening credibility in book and claim systems Together, Biomass Magazine is exploring how Book and Claim approaches can help scale SAF while maintaining credibility, transparency and environmental integrity. Book and Claim systems allow the sustainability attributes of SAF to be claimed independently of physical fuel delivery. This can help overcome current infrastructure limitations and enable broader participation in SAF markets. At the same time, the effectiveness of such models depends on clear rules, robust safeguards and transparent governance to ensure that sustainability claims remain trustworthy and verifiable. ISCC contributes robust certification expertise rooted in traceability, sustainability requirements and greenhouse gas accounting. The collaboration focuses on exploring new roles and frameworks within Book and Claim Chain-of-Custody models in a way that aligns with internationally recognized standards. As part of this pilot project, Airbus will take on a new role in the ISCC Credit Transfer System: facilitator. This will involve facilitating transactions between supply chain actors, such as airlines and corporate partners. In adding this new role, Biomass Magazine aim to support cohesion and trust across global aviation value chains. While similar role functions have previously existed in Book and Claim platforms, its collaboration with OMV as a fuel producer, and Airbus as a market aggregator mark a first-of-its-kind partnership to strengthen frameworks, and drive well-rounded, credible solutions. "Scaling SAF is not only a question of production and demand, but also of trust," said Dr Norbert Schmitz, managing director of ISCC. "Fuel producers, aircraft manufacturers and certification systems each play different roles, but credible and scalable solutions can only emerge when such perspectives come together. ISCC's support ensures that variable chain of custody approaches are transparent, comparable and robust as the SAF market evolves." By Clean Energy Fuels Corp. 4 hours ago Clean Energy Fuels Corp. on March 4 announced a slew of deals with trucking, refuse, and transit fleets nationwide. The agreements span renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling infrastructure and RNG supply. By Carbon Capture Coalition 7 hours ago The Carbon Capture Coalition has announced the launch of Carbon Capture Impact, an allied 501(c)(4) organization of the Carbon Capture Coalition that aims to amplify the voices of its broad, far-reaching network of advocates. Republic Services Inc. completed and commenced operations at nine RNG projects in 2025, including three that began operations during the fourth quarter of the year. An additional four RNG projects are expected to become operational in 2026. By Strategic Biofuels March 04, 2026 Strategic Biofuels announced on March 4 it has received a draft Class VI Well Permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy for the CCS project under development as part of its Louisiana Green Fuels project. By Syzygy Plasmonics March 04, 2026 Syzygy Plasmonics on March 3 announced an MOU with Geo bio gas&carbon, Brazil's foremost sugarcane and ethanol waste to biogas developer and operator, to develop commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in Brazil. March 31 - April 2, 2026 GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER | NASHVILLE,TN Now in its 19th year, the International Biomass Conference & Expo is expected to bring together more than 900 attendees, 160 exhibitors and 65 speakers from more than 25 countries. It is the largest gathering of biomass professionals and academics in the world. The conference provides relevant content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. In addition to abundant networking opportunities, the largest biomass conference in the world is renowned for its outstanding programming - powered by Biomass Magazine-that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale biomass production, new technology, and near-term research and development. Join Biomass Magazine at the International Biomass Conference & Expo as Biomass Magazine enter this new and exciting era in biomass energy.View More March 31 - April 2, 2026 GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER | NASHVILLE,TN The North American Biocarbon Conference, co-located with the International Biomass Conference & Expo, brings together the full value chain of carbon-negative and carbon-smart technologies in one powerful, integrated event. By aligning biocarbon producers, biomass power generators, biochar innovators, carbon-removal buyers, project developers, and equipment providers with the broader biomass, biogas, CHP, pellet, and renewable-power industries, this co-located experience creates unmatched cross-sector engagement. Attendees gain access to expanded networking opportunities, dual-track educational programming, a unified expo hall, and a broader pool of commercial partners - all designed to accelerate the deployment of biocarbon solutions, scale climate-positive markets, and strengthen the emerging carbon-removal economy across North America.View More June 2-4, 2026 AMERICA'S CENTER | ST. LOUIS,MO Capturing and storing carbon dioxide in underground wells has the potential to become the most consequential technological deployment in the history of the broader biofuels industry. Deploying effective carbon capture and storage at biofuels plants will cement ethanol and biodiesel as the lowest carbon liquid fuels commercially available in the marketplace. The Carbon Capture & Storage Summit will offer attendees a comprehensive look at the economics of carbon capture and storage, the infrastructure required to make it possible and the financial and marketplace impacts to participating producers. View More June 2-4, 2026 AMERICA'S CENTER | ST. LOUIS,MO Now in its 42nd year, the FEW provides the ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. As the largest, longest running ethanol conference in the world, the FEW is renowned for its superb programming - powered by Ethanol Producer Magazine - that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale ethanol production, new technology, and near-term research and development. The event draws more than 2,300 people from over 31 countries and from nearly every ethanol plant in the United States and Canada.View More June 2-4, 2026 AMERICA'S CENTER | ST. LOUIS,MO The Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel, and Biodiesel is a premier forum designed for producers of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to learn about cutting-edge process technologies, innovative techniques, and equipment to optimize existing production. Attendees will discover efficiencies that save money while increasing throughput and fuel quality. This world-class event features premium content from technology providers, equipment vendors, consultants, engineers, and producers to advance discussions and foster an environment of collaboration and networking. Through engaging presentations, fruitful discussions, and compelling exhibitions, the summit aims to push the biomass-based diesel sector beyond its current limitations.View More