SAFII Announces Approval as ASTM International Training Provider

ASTM International, the body that develops the technical specifications that certify a fuel as being safe for flight, has approved the Sugar Grove, Ill.-based Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute (SAFII) as a certified training partner.

SUGAR GROVE, Ill., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute Inc. (SAFII) has been approved as a certified training provider for the ASTM International. The distinction empowers SAFII to bring industry-accredited training programs to scientists, engineers and technicians working with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). 

Institute President Cindy Tomei said, "Our courses will meet the rigorous ASTM standards and also provide participants with valuable hands-on experience in learning and applying ASTM test methods used for SAF. This approval underscores our commitment to excellence in training and our mission to empower learners with the hands-on experience they need to conduct reliable and accurate SAF testing in the field."

ASTM International is a global standards organization that ensures the safety and quality of SAF by establishing technical standards and processes for its production and use. SAFII will offer its first ASTM-approved course this Fall at SAFII's headquarters and SAF Testing & Training Lab at 1020 Airpark Drive in Sugar Grove, Ill. The in-person, hands-on training will focus on Thermal Oxidation Stability of Aviation Fuels (ASTM D3241) and Testing SAF Beyond Breakpoint. Participants in the two-day session also will be trained to:

• Explain jet fuel and SAF physical properties, identify characteristics unique to SAF and describe the unique characteristics of SAF versus other fuels.
  
  
• Participate in best-practice methods of setting up, conducting and analyzing fuel sampling according to the D3241 test method on best-in-class testing equipment.
  
  
• Interpret test results and suggest mitigation strategies to ensure quality fuel standards.
  
  
• Demonstrate the importance and elements of the D3241 test method by conducting real-time fuel sampling.

Erin Kerr, product manager at Falex Corporation, will lead the session. Kerr is experienced in equipment manufacturing, specializing in technical integration, engineering to sales management, cross-functional team leadership and go-to-market strategy execution. She is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) E-34, secretary-treasurer of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) and a participating member in many engineering groups. With ASTM, she is a member of D02.J and D02.L and chairs subcommittees D02.L.11, D02.G and D02.G.02. 

Registration for the two-day session is $1,800 and includes a student guide, hands-on SAF sampling using industry-recognized equipment, breakfast and lunch on both days and a one-year individual membership with SAFII. Find information and registration details on this page.

ABOUT SAFII
The Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute (SAFII) was launched in 2024 to unite industry leaders, technical experts, supply chain partners, policymakers, distribution sites and other stakeholders in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to meet the world's climate goals. As an approved ASTM training provider, SAFII is dedicated to providing hands-on training and education for the jet fuel and SAF industry and raising the bar for fuel quality and safety. SAFII strives to be a go-to resource for legislative awareness, industry insights, research and technology and testing fuel quality for SAF. Anyone interested in SAF can subscribe to SAFII's newsletter, The SAF Hub, to stay abreast of SAFII's news, events and networking opportunities. For more information about SAFII, visit safii.org or contact President Cindy Tomei, CAE, at ctomei@safii.org.

About ASTM International
Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence and overall quality of life. It integrates consensus standards – developed with its international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovates services to improve lives, helping our world work better.

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