HONG Kong flag carrier cathay has welcomed the release of the Policy Whitepaper on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Strategy for Hong Kong, issued by the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (HKSAFC) under the Business Environmental Council (BEC).
The analysis and recommendations outlined in the whitepaper aim to support the Hong Kong SAR Government in adopting a comprehensive SAF policy that will foster robust SAF adoption and ecosystem development in Hong Kong as outlined in the Chief Executive's recent Policy Address.
'The whitepaper has taken a careful study of the challenges around scaling up SAF adoption and the feasible blueprint for Hong Kong to advance as a regional and global hub for SAF,' a Cathay statement said.
'Cathay supports the whitepaper's holistic approach to establishing a comprehensive and long-term development plan for scaling up SAF usage from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), which is important for strengthening Hong Kong's position as a leading international aviation hub,' the carrier said.
One of the essential steps the white paper has highlighted is the need for the Government to develop local SAF blending capacity, including arrangements for neat SAF imports.
Cathay Group general manager stainability Grace Cheung said: 'Making Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) accessible and affordable at Hong Kong International Airport is pivotal to maintain and raise its status as a leading international aviation hub.
'The policy whitepaper emphasizes the necessity of a long-term policy framework and provides practical recommendations addressing supply, demand, infrastructure, and commercial considerations.
'We look forward to continuing working with other industry players to support the Hong Kong SAR Government in further developing a supportive SAF policy that could strengthen the city's leading role in aviation.'
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The analysis and recommendations outlined in the whitepaper aim to support the Hong Kong SAR Government in adopting a comprehensive SAF policy that will foster robust SAF adoption and ecosystem development in Hong Kong as outlined in the Chief Executive's recent Policy Address.
'The whitepaper has taken a careful study of the challenges around scaling up SAF adoption and the feasible blueprint for Hong Kong to advance as a regional and global hub for SAF,' a Cathay statement said.
'Cathay supports the whitepaper's holistic approach to establishing a comprehensive and long-term development plan for scaling up SAF usage from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), which is important for strengthening Hong Kong's position as a leading international aviation hub,' the carrier said.
One of the essential steps the white paper has highlighted is the need for the Government to develop local SAF blending capacity, including arrangements for neat SAF imports.
Cathay Group general manager stainability Grace Cheung said: 'Making Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) accessible and affordable at Hong Kong International Airport is pivotal to maintain and raise its status as a leading international aviation hub.
'The policy whitepaper emphasizes the necessity of a long-term policy framework and provides practical recommendations addressing supply, demand, infrastructure, and commercial considerations.
'We look forward to continuing working with other industry players to support the Hong Kong SAR Government in further developing a supportive SAF policy that could strengthen the city's leading role in aviation.'
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