In order to become a low-carbon airline, Air China has confirmed the use of green fuel manufactured in China in a commercial flight on Friday.
In order to become a low-carbon airline, Air China has confirmed the use of green fuel manufactured in China in a commercial flight on Friday.
A wide-body Airbus A350 took part in the test flight between Hangzhou and Beijing. A domestic supplier’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a green fuel, made up about 10% of the aircraft’s fuel.
This flight marked the nation of China’s first wide-body airliner-operated domestic commercial flight with SAF.
A signature pen made of recycled bottles was given to each passenger on the flight along with an eco-friendly notebook made of stones. The airplane’s cutlery is also recyclable.
China’s top airlines are working hard to reduce their environmental impact because the nation wants to reach a carbon emission plateau from civil aviation by 2035.
SAF is a form of fuel that is produced using waste materials, plant oils, animal fats, and other renewable resources. It can lessen emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants because it burns cleaner than conventional jet fuel.
The test flight by Air China represents a significant advance for the application of SAF in China. It demonstrates that domestic SAF is currently offered and that commercial flights can use it. This is good news for the environment because it might contribute to a decrease in aviation-related emissions.
Air China is devoted to lessening its negative effects on the environment. By 2030, the company wants to use 10% SAF on its flights. This test flight is a step in the right direction.
One method for the aviation sector to cut emissions is the use of SAF. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlights the importance of sustainable air travel (SAF) in reducing emissions in the aviation sector.
SAF is a key strategy for reducing carbon emissions, contributing 65% to Net Zero Carbon in 2050. With 450,000 flights using SAF, it is expected to impact 2 million people by 2025. This growth is driven by increased aircraft efficiency, environmentally friendly materials, and reduced emissions.