easyJet, Airbus trial new corporate SAF programme

London-based low-cost airline easyJet and Airbus are trialling a new business travel solution to help airlines and corporate organisations share cost of SAF in a mutually beneficial way.

As part of the joint agreement, easyJet’s corporate travel partners – starting with Airbus initially – will purchase a specific amount of SAF to address the carbon footprint from their corporate air travel, and simultaneously help to stimulate growth of the SAF industry.

Expected to commence in November, the trial will also be used to validate the use of SAF certificates, enabling corporate partners to claim the resulting emission reductions.

To support the trial, 106 tonnes of neat SAF has been purchased, equivalent to the amount of fuel needed to operate easyJet’s flights between Toulouse and Bristol with 30% SAF blend, over a three month period. The route has been chosen as it is commonly used by Airbus employees.

The SAF purchased will be produced from biomass feedstock, such as used cooking oil, and converted into jet fuel.

The airline said it remains open to welcome corporate travel partners to join the scheme and aims to scale the offer to other markets and regions. The two companies expect the move to serve as a catalyst to drive up demand for SAF supplies around the world.

The project represents another collaboration between easyJet and Airbus, each sharing the ambition to trial new innovations to help lower the environmental impact of aviation.