The fuel, sourced from Phillips 66’s Humber Refinery in Lincolnshire is the first ever UK-produced SAF and is scheduled to be delivered later this year.
It is made from used cooking oil and food waste, and can reduce CO2 emissions by over 90% compared to traditional jet fuel.
Using the fuel will remove 18,300 tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of 350 British Airways Boeing 787 flights between London and New York.
John Cheetham, Chief Commercial Officer of IAG Cargo says: “I’m delighted that we are once again collaborating with Kuehne + Nagel. This is an important next step in our commitment to reducing our impact on the environment. Partnerships like these are key as we continue to look at ways to support sustainable air cargo.”
Yngve Ruud, Member of the Kuehne + Nagel Management Board responsible for Air Logistics adds: “By securing another significant amount of Sustainable Aviation Fuel together with IAG Cargo, we are reaffirming our commitment to the long-term transformation of the industry and readiness to drive it.”