Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam’s flag carrier airline, has flown its first flight utilizing Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. On May 27, 2024, a Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 was refueled using blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Changi Airport in Singapore before its return flight to Hanoi, Vietnam.
This marks the first time Vietnam Airlines has used sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial passenger flights. Furthermore, the airline became the first visiting carrier from the Asia-Pacific area to use Neste’s SAF supply capabilities at Singapore Changi Airport. Neste created the SAF at its Singapore refinery, and after blending it with conventional jet fuel, the fuel blend was delivered to Vietnam Airlines via Neste’s integrated supply chain at Changi Airport.
‘Vietnam Airlines believes that using SAF will contribute to a more sustainable aviation sector by offering passengers with high service quality while also being environmentally friendly. We are working with our supply chain partners to extend the usage of SAF in the future, helping to reach net-zero emissions and climate change prevention targets,’ stated Nguyen Chien Thang, Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines.
‘We are thrilled that Vietnam Airlines picked Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its first flight with SAF. The aviation sector is dedicated to meeting aggressive climate commitments, and sustainable aviation fuel is critical to achieving those goals. Neste, the world’s top manufacturer of SAF, is fully committed to assisting customers like Vietnam Airlines on their decarbonization path, and we look forward to growing our collaboration,’ said Carrie Song, Senior Vice President Commercial for Neste’s Renewable Products business.
Vietnam Airlines’ use of Neste-produced sustainable aviation fuel illustrates Neste’s continuous commitment to assisting airlines in their efforts to reduce aviation-related emissions and raising awareness of SAF as a crucial tool for reducing air travel emissions.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Sustainable aviation fuel is a renewable aviation fuel that offers a more sustainable alternative to traditional, fossil-based jet fuel. Using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%* during the fuel’s lifetime when compared to traditional jet fuel. Neste’s SAF is created from sustainably sourced, 100% renewable waste and residual raw materials including discarded cooking oil and pig fat. SAF is mixed with normal jet fuel before use and integrates seamlessly with current aircraft engines and fueling infrastructure.
*) When used neatly (i.e., unblended) and computed using known life cycle assessment (LCA) approaches, such as the CORSIA methodology
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