SAF and Sustainable Aviation: Bringing the Regions to the Runway with Jet Zero
About this episode
The episode discusses Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a key solution for decarbonising aviation with insights from Neil Gardner of Jet Zero Australia.
In this episode of Exploring Clean Energy, Andy sits down with Neil Gardner, Executive Manager at Jet Zero Australia, to explore one of the most practical pathways to decarbonising aviation: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Neil breaks down what SAF is, why it’s considered the near-to-medium term solution for long-haul flight, and how policy, mandates, and corporate demand are shaping a fast-scaling global market. The conversation also goes behind the scenes at Jet Zero - covering the Ulysses and Mandala projects, community engagement in regional Queensland, and why “bringing the regions to the runway” is more than a motto - it’s a blueprint for Australia’s clean fuel future. Show Notes & Timestamps 0:00 - Welcome to Exploring Clean Energy Andy introduces the show and today’s focus: clean energy solutions accelerating a sustainable future. 0:16 - Introducing Today’s Guest: Neil Gardner (Jet Zero Australia) Neil’s background and role leading Jet Zero’s growth and SAF project development. 0:32 - What is SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel)? Neil explains SAF as a non-fossil jet fuel and the lifecycle emissions reduction potential (around 60% to 85%+). 1:42 - “Drop-in fuel”: why SAF…
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