Singapore Airlines’ Latest Partnership

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group solidified its commitment to sustainability by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aether Fuels on February 4th to potentially source sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Aether Fuels aims to establish production plants in the USA and Southeast Asia, intending to begin commercial production and provide neat SAF for selected airports in cooperation with Singapore Airlines and Scoot.

Aether uses waste carbon feedstock for its fuel production, utilizing proprietary technology that enhances efficiency and yield.

A Step Toward Decarbonization

Lee Wen Fen, Chief Sustainability Officer of Singapore Airlines stated: “This partnership marks another step in the SIA Group’s journey towards our long-term decarbonisation goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. By collaborating with like-minded ecosystem partners such as Aether, we aim to accelerate and scale up the adoption of SAF in our flight operations.”

Conor Madigan, CEO of Aether, expressed pride in joining the SIA Group, citing their goals as a catalyst for innovation in sustainable aviation technology.

Aether’s Background

Aether was founded in 2022 by Xora, and it continues to expand its operations. The upcoming projects are expected to generate CORSIA-certified SAF with significant greenhouse gas reductions, supporting the aviation industry’s sustainability efforts.

Phil Inagaki, managing partner of Zora, noted the conducive environment for tech innovation in Singapore, which supports companies like Aether in creating impactful solutions.