Modern Flying Sustainability

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

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 02:40 PM ET

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

Key Takeaways:

Embraer has significantly increased its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB), transitioning from quarterly to weekly deliveries starting in April.
The expanded partnership with Avfuel and Sheltair is expected to result in 240,000 U.S. gallons of Neste MY SAF delivered in 2024, reducing annual carbon emissions by 570 metric tons.
SAF, made from sustainably sourced waste and residue materials, meets conventional jet fuel specifications and can be used in existing aircraft and infrastructure without modifications, supporting the aviation industry's net-zero carbon emissions goal 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.