Sustainable Aviation Fuel Powers EasyJet Flights at Gatwick

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EasyJet has marked a significant milestone in sustainable aviation, with 42 of its flights departing from Gatwick Airport powered by a 30% Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend. This is the first time a departing flight at Gatwick has used sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and it also marks the first usage by any easyJet service. The partnership between easyJet, Gatwick Airport, Q8Aviation, and Neste demonstrates a strong commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation industry. The use of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70 tonnes across all 42 flights.

Key Takeaways:

  • 42 easyJet flights departing from Gatwick Airport have been powered by a 30% Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend, marking the first time a departing flight at Gatwick has used sustainable aviation fuel.
  • 39 of these flights will operate from Gatwick to Glasgow throughout the COP26 Climate Change Conference, which runs from 31 Oct 2021 to 12 Nov 2021.
  • Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend has been certified and is produced from 100% renewable and sustainable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste.
  • The use of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70 tonnes across all 42 flights.
  • Q8Aviation has delivered the first supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to the fuel supply at Gatwick Airport.
  • Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel can achieve a reduction of up to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil jet fuel use in its neat form and over its life cycle.
  • Gatwick Airport has committed to achieving net zero direct emissions by 2040 and has already made significant progress, with a 2019 carbon footprint showed that the airport is already half-way to net zero for its own operations.

Statistics:

  • 42 easyJet flights have been powered by a 30% Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend.
  • 39 of these flights will operate from Gatwick to Glasgow throughout the COP26 Climate Change Conference.
  • Expected reduction in greenhouse gas emissions: up to 70 tonnes across all 42 flights.
  • Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions achieved by Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend in its neat form and over its life cycle: up to 80%.

Sources:

  • Neste Corp. (2021). https://www.neste.com/