Wizz Air to start first SAF flights
Trial in collaboration with Airbus on two routes
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Wizz Air is to test operations using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in collaboration with Airbus.
The trial will involve flights from Barcelona and Brussels Charleroi to Budapest.
The budget carrier will purchase SAF at Barcelona-El Prat airport and and Charleroi.
Passengers will be asked to provide feedback on their understanding and perception of SAF and sustainability initiatives in aviation.
The survey results will be shared publicly to highlight evolving passenger expectations.
Airbus will support Wizz Air in the trial by providing technical guidance and expertise to “maximise the efficiency of SAF integration” across operations.
The airline’s corporate and ESG officer Yvonne Moynihan said: “This cross-industry collaboration with Airbus is a demonstration of the commitment of the aviation community to reduce emissions intensity.
“It’s crucial for all actors in the aviation ecosystem to play their part and join forces to reach the industry goal of net zero by 2050.
“Through this project, we are not only testing SAF operations but also gathering insights from our passengers on their awareness of levers to decarbonise aviation.
“Our valued passengers are key stakeholders in the value chain and their feedback will play a crucial role in shaping our future sustainability initiatives.”
Airbus chief sustainability officer Julie Kitcher added: “We are committed to driving the adoption of SAF as an essential element of our decarbonisation strategy.
“Fuel-efficient aircraft and SAF will provide the majority of the emissions reductions our industry needs to make by 2050, which is why working together with partners like Wizz Air to efficiently integrate SAF across airline operations is such an important step to be taking today.
“We also look forward to the insights from Wizz Air’s upcoming passenger survey. Understanding how flying customers feel about decarbonisation can support the aviation industry’s SAF adoption.”
We’re pleased to be partnering with Wizz Air during this trial.”
