Neste begins SAF supply to FedEx at LA International Airport

Finnish renewable energy producer Neste said that it has agreed to supply 8,800 metric tonnes of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the Los Angeles Airport to the leading cargo airline FedEx.

FedEx’s purchase marks first major US SAF deployment by FedEx. Through this agreement with Neste, FedEx has agreed to buy blended fuel that includes a minimum of 30% neat SAF.

Delivery of the fuel began in May 2025 and will continue for one year.

“Procuring SAF is an important component of our aviation emissions reduction strategy in the coming years, and we are pleased to have executed a deal with Neste to begin using this fuel in our air operations,” said Karen Blanks Ellis, chief sustainability officer and vice president of environmental affairs, FedEx.

“Our aviation network represents the largest amount of FedEx fuel use globally and, as a result, is our biggest opportunity to drive down emissions. As we work toward our goal of carbon-neural operations by 2040, we need the SAF market to continue to grow to meet industry demand.”

“Neste is excited to work with FedEx and support their ambitious goal of reaching carbon-neutral operations by 2040 with our SAF. Recognizing the important role of air cargo in the global economy, FedEx is demonstrating how this industry can leverage available lower-emission solutions like SAF to reduce its environmental impact. We look forward to further strengthening our cooperation,” says Carl Nyberg, senior vice President, Commercial, Renewable Products at Neste.