Etihad signs an MoU with Cepsa to accelerate decarbonization of air travel

Etihad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cepsa, a Mubadala group company to accelerate the decarbonisation of air transport by researching and producing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). As a part of the contract, both companies will work on the development of new energy alternatives such as renewable hydrogen, and the electrification of Etihad’s ground fleets, which include supply vehicles, baggage loading, and unloading operations, and aircraft assistance. Maarten Wetselaar, CEO of Cepsa, said: “Decarbonising air transport is one of the major challenges of our times and Cepsa is committed to playing a critical role in meeting that challenge alongside