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Although there is still no official announcement, Airbus and Qantas would be about to make a major investment in the development of the SAF Industry in Australia. On Monday, Stephen Forshaw, chief representative of Airbus for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, said that the companies are meeting weekly to discuss the investments, which would be a mutual fund of around US$ 200 million, which was established last year.
The investment should have its official announcement in about a month.
Since last year, Qantas has set a target to use 10% of its total fuel from SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) by 2030. In addition, the airline announced the multibillion-dollar acquisition of the latest generation aircraft from Airbus, including widebodies and narrowbodies, which can use a mix of up to 50% SAF.
However, Australia does not have a sustainable fuel industry, being forced to purchase its SAF from overseas airports.
Forshaw said the investment has been made, but it's not fully closed.
He did not say what type of project was planned for the first investment, but said that the country has the potential to use solar energy to help meet demand, given the limited raw material, such as oils and fats.
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