Announcement marks Avflight’s first supply of sustainable aviation fuel
MESA, Ariz. / Sept. 3, 2024 / AVIATION NEWS – Avflight Mesa, in partnership with leading aviation fuel supplier, Avfuel Corporation, is excited to announce it now offers an emission-reducing fuel option: sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The first truckload of SAF arrived on August 28. The introduction of a consistent SAF supply elevates Avflight Mesa as a leader in eco-conscious aviation operations, and enables its customers to immediately and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Located at Arizona’s Falcon Field, Avflight Mesa is the first of Avflight’s 26 locations to offer SAF. It also marks Avfuel’s 30th location to provide consistent SAF supply, and the second location in the Grand Canyon State Avfuel has brought online this summer.
“We are incredibly excited to offer SAF at our Mesa location,” said Aaron Mauer, senior regional manager for Avflight. “The addition of SAF to Avflight Mesa’s overall sustainability initiatives furthers our commitment to reducing the production of greenhouse gasses and provides our customers the opportunity to work toward their sustainability goals.”
The fuel—produced by Neste in Long Beach, California, and branded as Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM—averages one of the highest blend ratios available in business aviation to date (30/70 SAF to petroleum-based jet fuel). Each 8,000-gallon truckload delivery provides a 19 metric ton reduction in carbon emissions over the fuel’s lifecycle. That’s the equivalent of taking 4.5 passenger vehicles off the road for a year.
Avfuel, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., has supplied Avflight Mesa since first acquiring the FBO in 2020. The sister companies have worked extensively together to fulfill Avflight Mesa’s fuel needs and support its sustainability initiatives for a brighter, cleaner world.
Corinne Nystrom, Falcon Field’s airport director, said: “We’re thrilled Avflight chose Mesa as a launching point for a more sustainable future. This move compliments Mesa’s Climate Action Plan aimed at protecting Mesa’s environment and natural resources. With Falcon Field growing every day, SAF will play an important role in supporting the airfield’s increased operations while reducing overall emissions.”
Adding SAF to Avflight Mesa’s portfolio supports Avflight’s broader, network-wide initiative to promote sustainable aviation operations. Beyond SAF at FFZ, this has included network-wide certification under NATA’s Sustainability Standard for its U.S. locations and working with BETA Technologies to install electric charging stations in key locations.
ABOUT NESTE MY SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL
Now commercially available, SAF is the most effective way to reduce the carbon footprint of air travel. Neste MY SAF can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%* compared to fossil jet fuel if used in its neat, concentrated form. Made from sustainably sourced, 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil, Neste MY SAF meets ASTM D-1655 specification for conventional jet fuel and performance standards under all operating conditions. This makes it an optimum solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from air travel, without requiring new investments or modifications to aircraft or fuel infrastructure.
For more information about sustainable aviation fuel, visit Avfuel.com/SAF or contact Keith Sawyer at [email protected].
*When used in neat (unblended) form over the fuel’s life cycle and calculated with established life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies, such as CORSIA methodology.
ABOUT AVFUEL CORPORATION
Avfuel provides fuel and services—including sustainable fuel and initiatives—to the global aviation industry and is the leading independent supplier in the United States. Established as a supply and logistics company more than 50 years ago, Avfuel is core competent in every aspect that surrounds the delivery of fuel—from refinery to wingtip. Avfuel combines global access with personalized service throughout a fueling network of more than 3,500 locations worldwide and 675+ Avfuel-branded FBOs. Our 100% dedication to aviation demonstrates our passion and commitment to a global community that prospers on the movement of goods and services around the world.
ABOUT AVFLIGHT
Avflight operates a network of strategically-located, full-service FBOs across North America and Europe. All Avflight locations provide full fueling and line-service operations as well as a wide variety of amenities. Customers range from corporate jet traffic to freight and cargo companies, as well as charter operations and small aircraft. Each Avflight location is staffed by experienced professionals who undergo continual training to ensure that each customer and aircraft receive the safest, most efficient and friendliest service. Avflight is part of the Avfuel-Branded Network of 675+ FBOs around the globe.