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 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for Chicago O'Hare International Airport, committing to up to 1 million gallons in 2024.
SAF is an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional jet fuel, made from renewable resources, capable of reducing carbon emissions by up to 85% in unmodified aircraft.
United actively advocates for and promotes the growth of the SAF market, securing tax credits in multiple states, co-founding the SAF Coalition, and purchasing SAF for several airports globally.
This initiative, supported by federal and state officials, is partially funded by United's Eco-Skies Alliance, emphasizing collaboration and policy incentives as crucial for SAF market expansion.
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.
