JetBlue signs SAF supply deal at New York’s JFK airport

US carrier JetBlue has signed an agreement for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at New York’s JFK airport.

The airline and World Fuel Services have announced the deal with Valero Marketing and Supply Company, which will see JetBlue take delivery of a minimum of one million gallons of neat SAF as part of an initial 12-month agreement. Deliveries could start as early as the final quarter of 2024.

Sara Bogdan, managing director of sustainability and environmental social governance at JetBlue, said: “This newly available SAF in our hometown is a key signal of the growing engagement by major fuel producers and the potential of SAF to meaningfully address aviation’s carbon emissions.

“By leveraging Valero’s globally recognised expertise in energy markets and logistics, and by utilising existing jet fuel distribution infrastructure, this new large-scale supply of SAF is set to be a pivotal moment as the industry grows the use of SAF.”

SAF, which is made from various feedstocks such as used cooking oil and other types of waste, can reduce emissions from aviation by up to 80 per cent over the lifecycle of the fuel compared with traditional jet fuel.

This deal will see Valero blending the neat SAF with conventional jet fuel, which will be delivered to the airport by World Fuel.

Brad Hurwitz, senior vice president at supply and trading at World Fuel, added: “It takes support across the full supply chain to grow the blended SAF market and meet the aviation industry’s objectives.

“We are proud to work with JetBlue to bring blended SAF to one of our largest airport locations, further supporting our ambition at World Fuel to grow a consistent supply network for SAF in the US East Coast.”