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Carbon EmissionsSAF production relies on alternative feedstocks which can, for example, be from waste materials from forestry and agriculture, used cooking oil, and beyond.
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SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in fuel") for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)?
What is SAF?
is an industry term used to reference an alternative aviation fuel. It is a type of non-conventional jet fuel made from resources that can be regenerated, also known as renewable feedstocks. It is chemically similar to conventional aviation fuel but comes from non-fossil sources, making it a lower-carbon alternative on a life cycle basis.
What is SAF made of?
SAF can be produced from a variety of alternative materials without necessarily depleting natural resources. Common SAF bio‑based sources include: used cooking oil, animal waste fats, and agricultural or forestry residues.
How is SAF produced?
SAF's feedstocks are collected and then refined into SAF by a producer. SAF is then mixed with conventional jet fuel to create a blended product. The blended fuel is transported to an airport's fueling facility, waiting to be uplifted to an aircraft.
Is SAF compatible with existing infrastructures?
SAF is compatible with existing airport infrastructure and aircraft, making it a ‘drop-in’ alternative to conventional aviation fuel.
What makes SAF impactful?
Lower GHG emissions
is not emission free but has lower net carbon life cycle emissions than conventional jet fuel, with the potential to reduce the carbon intensity of aviation fuel combustion by up to approximately 80%.
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Less air pollution
SAF contributes to reduced air pollution as it releases less particulate matter into the air, reducing air-borne pollution.
Diverse feedstocks
SAF production relies on alternative feedstocks which can, for example, be from waste materials from forestry and agriculture, used cooking oil, and beyond.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in fuel") for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in-fuel" for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in fuel") for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Less air pollution
SAF contains less sulfur and other "aromatics", which results in lower particulate emissions and ultimately in decreased air pollution and related negative health impacts.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in fuel") for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Diverse feedstocks
SAF production relies on alternative feedstocks which can, for example, be from waste materials from forestry and agriculture, used cooking oil, and beyond.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in fuel") for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Challenges
Infrastructure
Extensive infrastructure is needed for the production, storage, and distribution of SAF, which can be costly and time-consuming to develop.
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Limited production
The current production capacity of SAF is insufficient to meet the global demand. IATA announced that SAF production in 2025 represented only 0.6% of total jet fuel consumption.
Feedstock
The availability of renewable feedstocks, such as used cooking oil and agricultural residues, is limited and can fluctuate.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in fuel") for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in-fuel" for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in fuel") for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Less air pollution
SAF contains less sulfur and other "aromatics", which results in lower particulate emissions and ultimately in decreased air pollution and related negative health impacts.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in fuel") for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Diverse feedstocks
SAF production relies on alternative feedstocks which can, for example, be from waste materials from forestry and agriculture, used cooking oil, and beyond.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in fuel") for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
How you can support
Choose an airline that uses SAF
Air Canada’s climate-related ambition sets out mid-term targets in support of its long-term aspirational goal of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, in addition to a 50 million research and development fund for decarbonization technologies such as SAF.
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Educate and spread awareness
Talk about the impacts of SAF with your friends, family, colleagues, and social networks.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in-fuel" for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in fuel") for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Less air pollution
SAF contains less sulfur and other "aromatics", which results in lower particulate emissions and ultimately in decreased air pollution and related negative health impacts.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in fuel") for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Diverse feedstocks
SAF production relies on alternative feedstocks which can, for example, be from waste materials from forestry and agriculture, used cooking oil, and beyond.
Compatible
SAF is used as a direct replacement (often referred to as a "drop-in fuel") for fossil-based jet fuels, i.e., it is compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fueling infrastructure.
Chooose airlines using SAF
As part of our climate action plan to become net-zero GHG by 2050, Air Canada has committed to a $50 million investment in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and carbon reductions and removals by 2030.
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Support the Leave Less Travel Program
While in the Air Canada booking flow (Canada and US), you can voluntarily select the option to purchase scope 3 SAF environmental attributes and carbon offset credits.
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Educate and spread awareness
Raise awareness about the benefits of SAF among friends, family, colleagues, and social networks.
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