Ryanair will power its full schedule of flights at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a 40% SAF blend starting from 1 April, a significant increase from the previous usage on a third of flights.
Ryanair, the largest airline in Europe, has announced an expansion of its partnership with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier Neste. The airline will power its full schedule of flights at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a 40% SAF blend starting from 1 April, a significant increase from the previous usage on a third of flights. This development marks another milestone for Ryanair’s target of operating 12.5% of its flights with SAF by 2030 and supports the company’s Pathway to Net Zero by 2050 decarbonization goals, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 32%.
SAF is a clean and sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels, made from renewable sources such as cooking oil, agricultural waste, and forestry residue. It offers a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of up to 80% compared to fossil fuels, making it an effective way to tackle aviation’s carbon footprint.
Thomas Fowler Director of Sustainability, Ryanair said, “Ryanair is delighted to extend our partnership with Neste to increase the amount of Ryanair flights at Amsterdam being powered with a 40% blend of SAF from a third of flights to our entire Amsterdam operation from 1 April. Increasing the use of SAF is a fundamental pillar of our Pathway to Net Zero by 2050 decarbonisation strategy and this increase at Amsterdam will reduce greenhouse gas emissions of our flights from there by 32%. We look forward to continuing our growing partnership with Neste as we further progress our goal of operating 12.5% of Ryanair flights with SAF by 2030.”
Ryanair’s continued partnership with Neste highlights the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon emissions and investing in sustainable aviation practices. As one of the largest airlines in Europe, Ryanair’s leadership in this area sets an example for the wider industry.
Alexander Küper, Vice President EMEA Renewable Aviation, Neste said, “Decarbonising aviation is more important than ever, and we are proud to support Ryanair in achieving their ambitious Pathway to Net Zero by 2050. Increasing the usage of SAF to all flights departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a major milestone enabling Ryanair to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions of its operations at the airport. We look forward to continuing working together with Ryanair on the reduction of their emissions as we increase our annual SAF production capability to 1.5 million tons per annum by the end of 2023.”
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Neste’s target is to increase annual SAF production capability to 1.5 million tons per annum by the end of 2023. The expansion of the partnership between Ryanair and Neste is an important step towards achieving sustainable air travel and a cleaner future for the aviation industry.
