National carrier Malaysia Airlines has completed its first flight using sustainable aviation fuel and plans to make SAF a greater part of its fuel choice for regular flights by 2025, according to SAF supplier Neste, which collaborated with Petronas Dagangan Berhad and the airline on the flight.
Malaysia Airlines flight MH7979, utilizing an Airbus 330-200 aircraft, departed Amsterdam Airport Schiphol using a blend of about 38% SAF and conventional jet fuel and arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Neste said in a statement Dec. 17. Neste said its SAF was produced from sustainably sourced 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste. In its neat form, and over the life cycle, Neste said its SAF reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared with fossil jet fuel. […]