CHICAGO – United Airlines operated the aviation industry’s first-ever passenger flight using 100 percent non-petroleum-based SAF. The flight flew from Chicago O’Hare to Washington D.C. carrying over 100 travelers, including United CEO Scott Kirby. The fuel was supplied by World Energy, North America’s only commercial biofuel producer.
The flight operated with one of United’s new Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets with 500 gallons of The SAF in one engine and 500 gallons of traditional jet fuel in the other. SAF is drop-in ready, meaning it can mix with conventional fuel or be used on its own, and is compatible with other aircraft fleets.
According to United, airlines are only allowed to use a maximum of 50 percent of SAF onboard aircraft, but last Wednesday’s demonstration flight is intended to show there are no operational differences between SAF and conventional jet fuel.
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