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June 27, 2025

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IATA’s ‘SAF Matchmaker’ Tool to Accelerate Switch to Sustainable Fuel
(SOURCE: AEROSPACE GLOBAL NEWS)

A “matchmaker” platform that links airlines with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers has been launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The initiative is aimed at boosting uptake of SAF within the aviation sector and comes as industry and government collaborates to increase its availability. “To reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, we need an accessible, transparent, liquid, and efficient SAF market,” explained Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s SVP sustainability and chief economist.

 
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AVIATION

Hawaiian Airlines Hit With 'Cybersecurity' Incident (USA TODAY)

Brussels Airport and Belgian Interior Minister Plan to Reduce Queuing Times This Summer (TRAVEL TOMORROW)

London Heathrow Airport Forecasts £2bn Profit This Year (AVIATION A2Z)

HOSPITALITY

Booking.com Denies Price Inflation Allegations Amid Mass Legal Action (NL TIMES)

SUSTAINABILITY

Flight Emissions Data Is Everywhere - Is it Having an Impact? (SKIFT)

Phillips 66 Begins Supplying Sustainable Aviation Fuel to British Airways in California (BIO ENERGY TIMES)

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UK to Investigate Google’s Search Services (4HOTELIERS)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Cambodia - Tight security, traffic disruptions likely in Phonm Penh, Cambodia, June 28 due to CPP Anniversary celebrations.

Malaysia - US Embassy in Malaysia issues security warning against travel to embassy in Kuala Lumpur June 27 ahead of planned protest.

Middle East/North Africa - Land, air, and maritime travel disruptions likely through late June due to conflict beween Iran and Israel; Iran partially reopens airspace

United Kingdom - Metro service disruptions ongoing in London, UK, June 27 due to technical failure. Reconfirm services. Prepare for delays.  

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