United, which has invested in more sustainable fuel production than any other airline in the world, became the first US airline to sign an international purchase agreement for sustainable aviation fuel
United Airlines has made a major announcement this week as it pushes its eco-friendly focus.
The airline will become the very first carrier within the US to sign an agreement to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel Overseas.
Partnering up with European oil giant Neste, United will have the ability to purchase 52 million gallons of SAF over the next three years.
It plans to to use it on its flights out of Amsterdam.
“Reducing carbon emissions from fuel is the fastest way United will reach our 100% green goal by 2050. As the airline that has invested more than any other airline in sustainable aviation fuel production, it makes sense to expand our network of partners internationally with a leading company like Neste,”
“The demand from our customers to limit their emissions from flying is growing exponentially, and this agreement means that United customers flying from Amsterdam, and potentially more airports, will be partners in our sustainability efforts.”
Neste will provide United with 2.5 million gallons of SAF in Amsterdam in the first year. The oil company has been producing and delivering SAF since 2011.
