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Embraer Partners With Avfuel to Increase SAF Use in Orlando

According to the aerospace company, each truckload will cut carbon emissions by 19 metric tons.

Meg Godlewski
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Embraer began using SAF in its operation at Melbourne Orlando International Airport in 2021. [Courtesy: Embraer]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Embraer has significantly increased its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage at Melbourne Orlando International Airport, moving from quarterly to weekly deliveries through an agreement with Avfuel.
  • This expanded partnership is projected to result in 240,000 U.S. gallons of SAF delivered in 2024, leading to an estimated reduction of 570 metric tons in carbon emissions for the year.
  • SAF, made from sustainably sourced renewable waste materials, meets conventional jet fuel specifications, allowing for substantial greenhouse gas emission reductions without needing aircraft or infrastructure modifications.
  • Embraer's increased investment in SAF underscores its commitment to reducing emissions and contributing to the aviation industry's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Embraer has reached an agreement with Avfuel aviation fuel and services to increase its use of Neste MY SAF at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB). The business jet FBO has agreed to take one load of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per week.

SAF is made from sustainably sourced, 100 percent renewable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil, and feedstocks. Neste MY SAF meets ASTM D-1655 specification for conventional jet fuel and performance standards under all operating conditions.

Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.

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