Air France-KLM has signed one of its largest commercial jet fuel (SAF) contracts with TotalEnergies, agreeing to purchase up to 1.5 million tonnes of SAF over the next ten years. This major agreement is an important step in the airline’s efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and the ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% per passenger kilometer by 2030 on 2019 levels. The agreement builds on previous cooperation, including a memorandum of understanding established in 2022. important for European independence. With this commitment, Air France-KLM aims to consolidate its position as the world’s leading user of SAF, a title it held in 2022 and 2023. Air France-KLM is planning to modernize its fleet, implement environmentally friendly pilot methods and use 10% SAF on all its flights to achieve its goal of reducing in greenhouse gas emissions. The strategy reflects the airline’s proactive approach to managing environmental concerns in the aviation sector. On the production side, TotalEnergies is ramping up its SAF operation and plans to produce 210,000 tons per year by 2025 at the Grandpuits plant.
The company is also investing in converting its refineries across France and Europe to support the transition. Patrick Pouyan, CEO of Total Energy, highlighted the two advantages of the SAF, saying it is a great opportunity for the aerospace industry and general industrial applications. The agreement will not only strengthen the sustainability ambitions of Air France-KLM, but will also improve Europe’s energy security and establish TotalEnergies as a key player in the supply chain of the world of SAF. At a time when the aviation sector is under pressure and under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, partnerships such as those between Air France-KLM and TotalEnergies are important to drive innovation and invest in sustainable fuels. This initiative reflects the growing awareness of the need for sustainability in the aviation industry and places both companies at the forefront of this critical transition.