Emirates begins operating with SAF at London Heathrow Airport
18-05-24
Emirates has taken a significant step towards sustainability by starting to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at London Heathrow Airport. The airline has taken delivery of more than 3,000 metric tonnes of pure SAF from Shell Aviation, blended with conventional jet fuel, which will be supplied to the airport's refuelling infrastructure network until the end of summer 2024.
This initiative marks the first time Emirates has used PBS to fuel some of its flights at London Heathrow, representing the largest volume of PBS purchased by the airline to date. Emirates has joined London Heathrow's SAF Incentive Programme, designed to make SAF more affordable and accessible to airlines operating at the airport.
In its pure form, SAF can reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel. This breakthrough is part of Emirates' efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and support the transition to cleaner energy in the aviation industry.