Vietjet operates first 2 flights using SAF fuel, reducing carbon emissions by 80%

The first two flights of Vietjet using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) refueled in Vietnam took off on October 17 from Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City). Two consecutive flights using SAF were operated by Vietjet from Vietnam to Melbourne (Australia) and Seoul (Incheon, South Korea) with the airline's modern aircraft, fueled by Petrolimex Aviation.

Produced from renewable, sustainably sourced materials such as used cooking oil, agricultural by-products, wood biomass, urban waste, etc., SAF sustainable aviation fuel can help reduce carbon emissions by 80% compared to traditional fuels, meet strict international aviation standards, and be safe for commercial operations. The first flights using SAF fuel are an important milestone not only for the two businesses but also for the entire Vietnamese aviation industry.

Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Dinh Viet Thang said: “Vietjet Air and Petrolimex Aviation have successfully organized the first international flights using SAF sustainable aviation fuel refilled in Vietnam, clearly demonstrating the responsibility in using sustainable fuel. This is a source of pride for the entire industry as we contribute to environmental protection, sustainable development, affirming that Vietnam is a responsible member of international aviation.”

Director of Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Dinh Viet Thang speaks.

Mr. Pham Van Thanh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam National Petroleum Group, said: “The first time Petrolimex Aviation Fuel Joint Stock Company refilled SAF for Vietjet Air's international flights to Australia and South Korea is an important milestone not only for Petrolimex Aviation but also for Petrolimex Group in its development strategy from now until 2030, with a vision to 2045, gradually moving towards becoming a green, clean, and environmentally friendly energy group. Vietnam National Petroleum Group pledges to support, facilitate and facilitate Petrolimex Aviation to continue researching, developing and supplying SAF products regularly and long-term, joining hands to contribute to greening the aviation industry for a sustainable future.” Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong shared: “Vietjet’s two flights using SAF fuel are especially meaningful, being green flights, green aviation with good, environmentally friendly flight experiences for people and tourists, especially in international skies. As a pioneer airline in researching, developing and using SAF, Vietjet is committed to continuing to contribute to reducing carbon emissions in the aviation industry and sustainable development”. Vietjet also cooperates with prestigious international partners to conduct research, development, supply and use of SAF, in line with the goal of reducing net emissions to 0 (Net Zero) by 2050 as committed by Vietnam at COP26.

SAF is considered the future fuel of the aviation industry. In addition to the first test flights, the cost of producing SAF will continue to decrease, contributing to ensuring SAF fuel on commercial flights.

This is a continuation of a series of activities aimed at reducing carbon emissions, protecting the environment, and promoting sustainable development that Vietjet started more than 10 years ago when it only had 3 aircraft. Vietjet also pioneered the conversion from paper tickets to electronic tickets, using online payment and check-in methods to minimize the use of paper and ink, using environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled on aircraft, a program to reduce fuel consumption, reduce CO2 emissions from engines, etc.

The first flight to be refueled with SAF in Vietnam, operated by Vietjet, took off this morning from Tan Son Nhat airport to Melbourne (Australia).

Environmental protection programs and initiatives that Vietjet accompanies are carried out regularly and continuously such as tree planting, ocean cleaning, developing creative and environmentally friendly cities, etc. As a sustainable development enterprise, Vietjet has implemented many environmental protection and sustainable development activities since its establishment by optimizing resources. Vietjet is a pioneer airline in implementing green transformation, the first airline to have an ESG sustainable development report, the airline will continue to promote the use of SAF and contribute to the successful implementation of the National Strategy on green growth, the goals of reducing net emissions to zero by 2050, protecting the environment, and sustainable development. Source: https://nhandan.vn/vietjet-khai-thac-2-chuyen-bay-dau-tien-su-dung-nhien-lieu-saf-giam-thai-80-carbon-post837184.html