Commercial, Sourcing Renewables  -  February 23, 2023

Wizz Air to Use SAF

Wizz Air to Use SAFWizz Air will purchase 36,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per annum over a period of three years for the airline to use across its route network in Europe and the UK.

The SAF will be produced by Neste. The SAF volumes to be purchased are a key part of the airline’s environmental strategy to reduce carbon emissions intensity per passenger kilometer by 25% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. 

In 2022, Wizz Air achieved its lowest annual carbon intensity, 55.2 grams per passenger/km. The airline has been continuously adding new Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet and replacing older aircraft. These aircraft can currently fly with up to 50% SAF blend.

Neste MY SAF is produced from sustainably sourced, 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials, including used cooking oil and animal fat waste. SAF is blended with conventional jet fuel and works seamlessly with existing fueling infrastructure and aircraft engines. 

“At Wizz Air, we continue to invest in innovative technology and believe that SAF is a key part of the solution for decarbonizing the aviation industry. The partnership with Neste, the world's leading producer of SAF, reaffirms our progress in reducing our carbon emissions intensity, which is already one of the lowest in the world,” said Ian Malin, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer at Wizz Air in a statement.