Green fuel takes off at Farnborough

Boeing and Alder Fuels are to boost the production of “sustainable aviation fuel” (SAF). The plane maker has committed to flight-test the fuel and construct 100% SAF-capable aircraft by 2030


SAF: Next generation aviation fuel, made from 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials

Materials: Include soybeans, mustard seeds, used cooking oils and animal fats, biomass and agricultural waste

“Drop-in” fuel: Must use existing engine technology

Fuel: Chemically identical to fossil-based aviation fuel

Low carbon content: Far lower carbon dioxide emissions than fossil-based fuel

80% less CO2

Blend: 50% mix with petroleum jet fuel certified currently. Industry ambition to reach 100%

Performance: Equal to or exceed existing fuels

May 2022: United Airlines signs deal with Neste to buy 200 million litres of SAF for United flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport

Cost: Typical price of petroleum jet fuel is €600/tonne

SAF: Up to €1,015 per tonne


European Union: Jet fuel at EU airports to be 2% SAF by 2025, increasing to 63% in 2050

2%	5%	20%	32%	38%	 63%
2025	2030	2035 	2040 	2045 	2050


Sources: ADS, Air BP, Flight Global, KPMG 
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