- Air France-KLM invests $4.7M in SAF plant for sustainable aviation.
- Air France-KLM secures option to buy 25 million gallons of SAF annually from 2029.
Air France-KLM invested $4.7 million in DG Fuels’ Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant in Louisiana. The move supports the airline’s goal of reaching 10 per cent SAF use by 2030. They also secured the option to buy up to 25 million gallons of SAF annually, starting in 2029.
SAF, made from sources like cooking oils, offers lower CO2 emissions than traditional kerosene. This addresses the aviation industry’s need to reduce its carbon footprint. The European Union mandates a progressive increase in SAF usage for flights departing from EU airports, starting at 2 per cent in 2025. Air France-KLM’s investment demonstrates a commitment to sustainable aviation practices.