What Sustainable Aviation Futures does

Sustainable Aviation Futures is an industry events and intelligence platform focused on accelerating the deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and broader aviation decarbonization. The company serves three primary enterprise segments: the aviation industry (airlines, airports, OEMs, and aviation service providers), the renewable energy sector (companies expanding into aviation fuels and the SAF value chain), and investors and financial institutions evaluating SAF projects. It positions itself as a trusted industry voice, claiming to be "trusted by the most influential companies working in the aviation and renewable energy industry."

The company's offering is built on three pillars. The first is a global events portfolio of conferences that convene stakeholders across the SAF value chain. The second is the SAF Spotlight Newsletter, a monthly intelligence product supplemented by a content hub of webinar recordings, reports, editorial articles, and industry interviews. The third is a bespoke corporate training catalog of five in-house programs (eFuels, Power to Liquids & Hydrogen for SAF; ETS, Carbon Markets & Sustainable Aviation; SAF Feedstocks & Carbon Accounting; Due Diligence & Bankability for SAF Projects; and the SAF Mini-MBA), delivered directly to client teams and tailored to their priorities. The underlying technology is a content and event management platform; no proprietary AI/ML capability is disclosed.

The business model combines three revenue streams. Global events generate ticket and sponsorship revenue. Bespoke corporate training is sold via direct enterprise sales with non-publicly-disclosed pricing. Digital partnerships and sponsorships monetize the content hub and newsletter audience. Distribution is direct-to-enterprise, with a notable strategic partnership with Platts (S&P Global) that runs a dedicated Platts SAF Page on the platform, providing a channel into the energy pricing and market intelligence audience.

Name

Sustainable Aviation Futures

Website

https://sustainableaviationfutures.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sustainable Aviation Futures operates an events and intelligence platform for the sustainable aviation fuel sector. It hosts global conferences, publishes the SAF Spotlight Newsletter, and delivers bespoke corporate training programs on SAF technologies, policy, and project due diligence to aviation, renewable energy, and financial investor clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Industry Events and Training

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) & Alternative Fuels (e-fuels, biofuels, hydrogen) (THABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon Management (GHG accounting/MRV, targets, internal carbon pricing) (THABANAD), Sustainability & Emissions Management for Air Travel (SAF, CO2 Reporting) (THACAHAJ), Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production (HEFA, FT, ATJ) (EUAAAHAE)

Keywords

• Sustainable aviation fuel events
• Aviation decarbonization training
• SAF industry intelligence
• Corporate training aviation
• Aviation fuel conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Global Events: Revenue generated from organizing and hosting global conferences and live events focused on sustainable aviation fuel and aviation decarbonization. Events serve as the primary platform for industry networking, knowledge sharing, and partnerships.
2. Bespoke Corporate Training: In-house training programs delivered directly to organizations, tailored to team priorities, expertise level, and schedule. Programs cover SAF pathways, policies, techno-economics, ETS, carbon markets, and due diligence.
3. Digital Partnerships & Sponsorships: Partnership and sponsorship opportunities associated with their digital platforms and content hub

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sustainable Aviation Futures operates an industry events and intelligence platform for the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector. It delivers a global portfolio of conferences focused on aviation decarbonization, the monthly SAF Spotlight Newsletter, and a suite of bespoke in-house corporate training programs covering eFuels, Power-to-Liquids, hydrogen, ETS, carbon markets, SAF feedstocks, carbon accounting, and SAF project due diligence.

Product overview

Sustainable Aviation Futures is a platform for scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and achieving aviation decarbonization. The offering consists of three core pillars: (1) a global events portfolio hosting industry conferences, (2) the SAF Spotlight Newsletter providing monthly industry intelligence, and (3) a suite of bespoke corporate training programs. Training programs include specialized courses on eFuels/Power to Liquids, ETS and carbon markets, SAF feedstocks and carbon accounting, due diligence and bankability, and a comprehensive SAF Mini-MBA. The platform serves the aviation and renewable energy industries by providing events, expert insights, and year-round industry intelligence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAF Spotlight Newsletter: Monthly industry newsletter providing SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) insights and updates.

Products and services

• SAF Spotlight Newsletter Monthly industry newsletter providing the latest insights, news, and developments in the sustainable aviation fuel sector, targeted at professionals in aviation and renewable energy.
• Global Events Portfolio Live events portfolio focused on scaling SAF production and aviation decarbonization, bringing together industry leaders and stakeholders across the global aviation and renewable energy sectors.
• Bespoke Corporate Training In-house corporate training programs delivered to aviation and energy organizations, tailored to team priorities, expertise level, and schedule. Programs cover eFuels and Power-to-Liquids, hydrogen as SAF feedstock, EU/UK ETS and CORSIA frameworks, carbon markets, SAF feedstocks (HEFA, alcohol-to-jet, FT), life cycle assessment, certification, blending mandates, and SAF project due diligence, bankability, offtake agreements, and the end-to-end SAF value chain (SAF Mini-MBA).

Quantifiable outcome

• Global events connecting key stakeholders across the SAF value chain
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Platts (S&P Global)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatts is featured on the Sustainable Aviation Futures website as a key partner, with a dedicated Platts SAF Page on their platform. This collaboration provides industry pricing intelligence and market insights related to sustainable aviation fuels, serving the energy and aviation sectors.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IATA: Industry association hosting aviation sustainability events, working groups, and training (including on SAF and CORSIA). Competes for association-style training and event revenue from the same airline and operator base.
• Wood Mackenzie: Global energy research and consultancy hosting events and producing SAF/renewable fuels outlooks. Competes on intelligence depth, though SAF is one of many categories it covers.
• Aviation Week Network (Informa): Runs major aerospace and aviation events, conferences, and training programs. Competes for airline, OEM, and MRO attendee and sponsorship spend, though SAF is one slice of a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Argus Media: Publishes feedstock and biofuel price assessments and runs industry conferences (including jet fuel and SAF-adjacent events). Direct competitor for SAF intelligence, training, and event sponsorship budgets.
• Reuters Events: Runs large-scale energy transition and mobility conferences and produces research and training. Competes for enterprise sponsorship and attendee mindshare in aviation sustainability and clean fuels.
• S&P Global Commodity Insights (Platts): Owns Platts, which is already a partner and provides SAF pricing intelligence. Operates a similar combination of price benchmarks, conferences, and training across energy and aviation fuels, and competes for the same enterprise buyer wallets.

Emerging players

• GreenAir Communications: Long-running aviation sustainability news and commentary outlet. Partial overlap on SAF editorial and audience with the company's SAF Spotlight newsletter and content hub.
• World Bio Markets: Organizes biofuels and bio-based chemicals events. Adjacent competitor for SAF feedstock and project developer audiences, particularly in Europe.
• Carbon Pulse: Specialist news, data, and intelligence service for global carbon markets. Overlaps with the company's ETS and carbon markets training and SAF eligibility content for the same financial and corporate buyer segment.

Others

• ICF: Global consultancy with a large energy and climate practice advising on SAF strategy, policy, and due diligence. Competes for SAF advisory and bespoke training engagements from the same enterprise buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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