United Airlines has become the first carrier to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. [Courtesy: United Airlines]
Key Takeaways:
United Airlines is the first carrier to purchase and use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with deliveries of up to 1 million gallons of Neste MY SAFE scheduled to begin in August 2024.
SAF, an environmentally friendly alternative made from renewable resources, can reduce carbon emissions by up to 85% and is compatible with existing aircraft.
United is a leading advocate for SAF, helping secure tax credits in several states and co-founding the SAF Coalition to expand its use, supported in part by its Eco-Skies Alliance.
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.
