The initiative will make up part of a $139.9 million investment over a three-year period, alongside funding upgrades for Hobart airport, border facilities in Newcastle, and western Sydney’s international airports.
Australia's first refinery for sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel is set to soon open its doors in Gladstone, Queensland, supported by the Queensland government.
Qantas will invest $50 million to help support the establishment of a local sustainable aviation fuel industry in Australia.
Airbus has partnered with Perth-based renewable energy company Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) to collaborate on the development of hydrogen-focused low emission solutions for the aviation sector.
Aviation H2’s goal is to develop the first home-grown hydrogen powered aircraft to reduce global CO2 emissions, and believes Australia can spearhead it.
In a major shift towards the environment, the flag carrier has signed a deal with BP to purchase 10 million litres of SAF in 2022 with an option to purchase more.