Red Sea makes SAF available at airport

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The Red Sea International Airport announced a deal with the airport’s fuel supplier Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO) to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available at the airport for airlines.

The airport operator, Red Sea Global said that SAF supply is blended at 35% SAF and 65% standard Jet A1, which in turn reduces the produced carbon emissions resulting directly from each aircraft that uses this fuel by up to 35%

“Travel is a way to bridge cultures, broaden horizons and regenerate the mind, body and soul. But travel has a cost, especially for our planet. That is why we promised to transform the industry, moving it towards a sustainable, regenerative future. By bringing SAF into the Kingdom, we are dramatically reducing our guests’ personal carbon footprint from the moment they arrive and even after they leave,” said John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global.

As part of its ambition to achieve net zero, RSG’s subsidiary air operator, Fly Red Sea, which provides seaplane transfer, charter and scenic tour services across its destinations, will refuel its fleet exclusively with fuels that ensure aviation is more sustainable such as SAF and LCAF.  

The airport operator said that the move complements RSG’s other solutions to reduce carbon emissions including powering all operations from sunlight.

The RSG has already deployed more than 400MWp of solar panels in The Red Sea, which will avoid up to 600,000 tCO2eq per year when fully operational.

Additionally, RSG also aims to increase the density of mangroves by 50m by 2030 by protecting, restoring, and enhancing destination habitats, in collaboration with the National Center for Vegetation Cover and other stakeholders.

 “Introducing SAF at Red Sea International Airport marks a significant milestone in our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. This groundbreaking initiative not only reduces carbon emissions but also aligns with our broader mission to protect The Red Sea’s unique and fragile ecosystem,” said Michael White, RSI’s chief commercial officer.

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