Heritage Aviation, Avfuel make SAF available at Patrick Leahy Burlington Airport

Fixed-base operator Heritage Aviation and fuel supplier Avfuel announced the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV) in Vermont, US.

The announcement was attended by Mayor of Burlington, Vermont, Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, and Airport Director Nic Longo at its state-of-the-art, LEED Gold Standard facility on March 21.

“We were honored to welcome Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak to our facility, showcasing the dedication and expertise of our employee-owners, and our commitment to sustainability and the next generation of fuel,” said Matthew Collins, chief executive officer of Heritage Aviation.

“We are thrilled to partner with Avfuel and to be its first branded FBO location in the Northeast to offer SAF, bringing the next generation of fuel to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport.”

Heritage Aviation’s SAF from Avfuel – produced by Diamond Green Diesel LLC, a joint venture between a Valero affiliate and an affiliate of Darling Ingredients – is made using the HEFA SPK process, meaning it uses lipids, like used cooking oil.

All SAF is required to be blended with jet fuel prior to delivery. With target blend percentages of 30% neat SAF and 70% conventional jet fuel, the SAF Avfuel delivers can lower lifecycle GHG emissions by up to 24% when compared to conventional jet fuel alone.

Earlier this year, Avfuel also worked with fixed base operator Banyan Air Service announced that it will now offer SAF at the Fort Lauderdale site.