The Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) has launched in Singapore, aiming to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption across Asia.
ASAFA, supported by members like Korean Air and DHL Group, is seeking to “harmonise policies” and enhance market frameworks for SAF in regions such as Southeast Asia, South Korea, Japan, India, and China.
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Its mission is to unite stakeholders in the SAF value chain to address core challenges collaboratively.
ASAFA’s initiatives include hosting webinars, workshops, dialogues, and producing industry white papers to promote SAF in Asia. A Memorandum of Understanding with A*STAR will connect ASAFA members with research institutes for piloting SAF technologies, fostering business networking and strengthening Singapore’s aviation innovation ecosystem.
ASAFA CEO Fabrice Espinosa said: “We are placing Asia at the heart of our efforts by driving policies that resolve market inefficiencies, attract investments, and establish SAF as a viable decarbonisation option for the aviation industry, making Asia a leader in SAF for net-zero aviation.”
ASAFA aims to enhance market frameworks supporting SAF development through dynamic working groups comprising industry and government stakeholders.
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By GlobalDataThese groups will identify market gaps and implement initiatives to boost SAF accessibility and economic feasibility across Asia.
To increase public understanding of SAF’s impact, ASAFA plans tailored outreach efforts aimed at creating a well-informed support base within the broader community.
The launch event was attended by over 160 industry leaders and policymakers, highlighting ASAFA’s role as a catalyst for sustainable aviation solutions.
This event marks the beginning of ASAFA’s journey to make SAF a cornerstone of Asia’s aviation sector, contributing to a more resilient and environmentally sustainable future in air travel across the continent.
