Korean Air to use biofuel SAF on the Paris-Incheon route for lower emissions

Korean Air Lines announced Friday it will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on the flight from Paris, France to Incheon, Korea, as a part of its commitment to reduce carbon emissions. SAF is eco-friendly jet fuel made from oils and waste products, which has a small carbon footprint. During the life cycle from procurement of raw materials to consumption, carbon emissions can be reduced by as much as 80%. Currently, SAF takes up a 0.1% share in the global jet fuel market as it remains costly due to lack of production facilities and distribution channels. SAF is about two to five times more expensive than the existing fuels. Korean Air serviced a route from Chicago, the U.S. to Incheon, Korea with a SAF-fueled aircraft for one time in November 2017 for the first time among Korean airlines. Last year, it signed an MOU with Hyundai Oilbank to establish the basis for use of biofuel to power aircrafts. It has purchased carbon-neutral jet fuel for domestic routes from SK Energy and partnered with Incheon International Airport Corporation, Airbus and Air Liquide for cooperation on supply of hydrogen and development of infrastructure.<br/>