Vietnam Airlines becomes the first Vietnamese airline to fly all its aircraft on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from 1is January 2025 on all its European routes, marking a major breakthrough in the Vietnamese air sector.
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These flights will initially use a mixture containing at least 2% SAF, a percentage which will gradually increase to reach 6% in 2030, 20% in 2035 and peak at 70% in 2050.
| Vietnam Airlines becomes the first Vietnamese airline to fly all its aircraft on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from 1is January 2025 on all its European routes. |
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For flights from the UK, the company also uses SAF at a minimum rate of 2% from 2025, and will gradually increase the rate to 10% and 22% in 2030 and 2040, respectively.
A representative of Vietnam Airlines said this is a new step affirming the national airline's pioneering position in the “greening” journey, contributing to the implementation of Vietnam's commitment to join to the international community's efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This will also provide passengers with a flight experience that is not only quality but also environmentally friendly, helping to create a more sustainable future for the aviation industry .
Previously, Vietnam Airlines operated its first SAF-powered flight, from Singapore to Hanoi, on May 27, 2024, becoming the first Vietnamese airline to use SAF on a commercial flight.
The price of SAF is currently two to three times, or even five to six times, higher than that of traditional fossil fuels. When using SAF, the carrier must cover an additional cost of approximately $4.8 million each year to operate flights to and from Europe.
Apart from the use of SAF, the airline has also implemented various measures to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions, including the use of new generation aircraft, optimization of its flight network and close monitoring fuel consumption and emissions. Thanks to these efforts, it has managed to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 70,000 tonnes in 2024.
Vietnam Airlines intends to maintain cooperation with its supply chain partners to expand the use of SAF and comprehensively promote sustainable development measures.
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