The Neste fuel was delivered to the airport’s fuel farm via NATO’s Central European Pipeline System for the partnership with Cargolux, lux-Airport and World Fuel Services.
The fuel powered a Boeing 747-8F services to Zhengzhou to mark the 10th anniversary of flights to the Chinese city.
Celebrations were held within the framework of sustainability and focused on creating a Green Silk Road, with SAF-fuelled carbon-offset flights a symbol and building block of the initiative.
Alexander Flassak, CEO of lux-Airport, says, “The first flight with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by Cargolux is a strong pledge to lower carbon emissions going forward and showcases their role as a major player in the industry by choosing a key lever to this goal. As the home base of Cargolux, we at lux-Airport, highly appreciate Cargolux's approach to environmental leadership for cleaner skies. We want to express our congratulations to Cargolux on the first SAF flight ever from Luxembourg, which is a truly remarkable milestone in the country's environmentally friendly aviation approach.”
Duncan Storey, Vice President, supply aviation Europe at World Fuel Services, adds, “Through a collaborative effort with Neste and Cargolux, we have successfully transported blended SAF across multiple countries, showcasing our determination to provide reliable renewable fuel solutions. Improving access to sustainable aviation fuel is crucial for a greener future.”