Atlas Air Partners with Fuel Supplier on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Test Flight from Spain’s Zaragoza Airport
December 23 2020 - 2:30PM
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading global
provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services,
has announced the completion of a transoceanic sustainable aviation
fuel (SAF) test flight that originated at Spain’s Zaragoza Airport.
Atlas Air Flight 562 was powered by a blend of
fuel containing 2.33% SAF sourced from fresh vegetable oil. The
Boeing 747-400F left Zaragoza on Monday, December 21 and arrived in
Mexico City. This is believed to be the first transoceanic
commercial cargo flight in Spain to include a blend of SAF and Jet
A-1 fuel. Using life cycle analysis, SAF has been shown to reduce
carbon emissions by up to 80%. The flight’s cargo included a
shipment of goods from an Atlas customer.
“Innovative sustainable aviation fuel test
projects demonstrate our ability to partner with our customers and
suppliers to help create a more sustainable future for the air
cargo industry and global commerce,” said John W. Dietrich,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide.
“Through ongoing meaningful partnerships, we will drive wider
acceptance and availability of SAF, which will lower costs and have
a positive impact on our industry and the environment.”
The blend of fuel was transported from Madrid to
Zaragoza. Atlas Air partnered with Exolum, a subsidiary of CLH
Group, and utilized its Avikor platform to implement the trial.
Given the adaptable nature of SAF, no additional adjustments to
fuel or engine components were necessary. The final blend was
certified according to DEF STAND 91/091, with the SAF component
certified for sustainability in accordance with International
Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) guidelines.
“One of the main targets of Avikor is to promote
universally a more sustainable way to fly, offering both
individuals and enterprises the possibility of using sustainable
aircraft fuel, which reduces fuel emissions during flights and
helps to improve our planet responsibly, without sacrificing the
convenience of flying,” said Andrés Suarez, Global Strategy &
Innovation Lead of Grupo CLH and CEO of Exolum.
In line with industry guidelines and best
practices, Atlas is deeply committed to environmental stewardship
through the reduction of aircraft emissions and resource
consumption. Atlas has promoted sustainability by continuously
driving operational efficiency and recognizes that the development
of sustainable aviation fuels must be accelerated if the industry
is going to meet its long-term environmental goals. Atlas is
working with partners across the globe to ensure the safety and
environmental benefits of SAF and to further its commercial
viability.
About Atlas Air Worldwide
Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider
of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the
parent company of Atlas Air, Inc., Southern Air Holdings, Inc. and
Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc., and is the majority shareholder of
Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. Our companies operate the world’s
largest fleet of 747 freighter aircraft and provide customers the
broadest array of Boeing 747, 777, 767 and 737 aircraft for
domestic, regional and international cargo and passenger
operations.
Atlas Air Worldwide’s press releases, SEC
filings and other information may be accessed through the company’s
home page, www.atlasairworldwide.com.
About Exolum and Avikor
Exolum is the subsidiary of the CLH Group
focused exclusively on identifying and developing new business
opportunities aimed at strengthening the Group's commitment to
innovation, entrepreneurship, decarbonisation and circular
economy.
Avikor, is the Exolum platform which provides
SAF, a sustainable fuel alternative at the service of aviation,
clean and, above all, responsible with the environment:
www.avikor.com.
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