Air NZ SAF deal

AIR New Zealand and the country’s Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) have joined forces to scope out sustainable aviation fuel.

As part of the airline’s journey to net zero, the two will run a closed request for proposal process inviting leaders in innovation to demonstrate the feasibility of operating a sustainable aviation fuel plant at a commercial scale in NZ.

The airline’s Chief Operational Integrity & Safety Officer, David Morgan, said the partnership with MBIE is an important step in addressing the challenges and opportunities of producing sustainable aviation fuel in New Zealand - a critical step in aviation decarbonisation.