Boris Stolz
Boris has an MSc. Mech. Engineering, ETH Zürich. He focused his studies on energy systems, with published works (among others, Nature Energy) on renewable fuels for the transport sector. After a position as a research assistant at ETH Zürich, Boris joined FOCA in Switzerland, where he developed a high level of expertise in Sustainable Aviation Fuels. Boris coordinates research in this area within Switzerland and contributes to legislative proposals and their implementation. He is the main author of the SAF strategy report by FOCA, which was published in December 2022. Boris represents FOCA/Switzerland in SAF task groups of ICAO/CAEP, EAEG as well as the International Energy Agency. He appreciates swift transportation in the air and on water, where he enjoys whitewater kayaking.
Presentation
Sustainable aviation fuels - aspirations, forecast, obstacles
Sustainable aviation fuels have gained a lot of attention recently. However, media coverage of SAF is often imprecise and incomplete. There is a need for aviation industry professionals to be briefed on this topic and be given a stage to discuss current progress. The presentation will provide an overview of SAF's potential role in lowering the climate impact of aviation, the involved technologies, their opportunities and progress in policy. However, there is a long way to go until SAF can fulfill its potential. The presentation will highlight the challenges and the impact that can be expected for operations in the coming years.