Situated in the southwest of Sweden, Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport will be the first in the world to offer only blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all aircraft refuelling at the regional hub.
The fuel, which is being supplied by Neste in a 30-40% blend with conventional jet fuel, will be available for refuelling by the end of June. Local carrier, Västflyg will be the first airline to power all its flights with the blended fuel. In addition to all its charter flights, regular routes served by the Swedish regional airline include Trollhättan and Bromma as well as Trolhättan and Visby.
Anna Rahnäen, Airport Manager at Trollhättan-Vänersborg, said: “With our investment into SAF, we wish to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable aviation industry. Together with Västflyg and Neste, we want to inspire and pave the way for a more sustainable future for the aviation industry.”
With SAF widely recognised as being a key lever to achieving aviation’s net zero goals, Alexander Kueper, Vice President EMEA from the Renewable Aviation business unit at Neste, added: “Trolhättan-Vänersborg Airport and Västflyg have taken a big and important step to use blended SAF to refuel aircraft for all departures. It shows their commitment to reduce the greenhous gas emissions of air travel and sets an example for other airports and airlines across the world to follow.”
