Vietnam Airlines first Asia Pacific visiting carrier to uplift Neste SAF in Singapore

This milestone marks Vietnam Airlines as the first airline in Vietnam’s history to utilize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial passenger flights.

Additionally, the airline became the first visiting carrier from the Asia-Pacific region to benefit from Neste’s SAF supply capabilities at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

Neste produced the SAF at its Singapore refinery and, after blending the SAF with conventional jet fuel, the fuel blend was supplied to Vietnam Airlines using Neste’s integrated supply chain into Singapore Changi Airport.

Vietnam Airlines believes that the use of SAF will help create a more sustainable future for the aviation industry, providing passengers with both excellent service quality and environmental friendliness. We are collaborating with our partners in the supply chain to expand the use of SAF in the future, thereby contributing to the successful achievement of goals related to net-zero emissions and climate change prevention,  said Nguyen Chien Thang, EVP of Vietnam Airlines.

The air carrier’s flight with Neste-produced SAF demonstrates Neste’s ongoing commitment to supporting airlines on their journey to reduce aviation-related emissions and to raise awareness of SAF as a key lever to reduce air travel emissions.

We are excited that Vietnam Airlines chose our Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its first flight with SAF. The aviation industry is committed to ambitious climate targets, and sustainable aviation fuel plays a crucial role in reaching those goals. As the world’s leading producer of SAF, Neste is fully committed to supporting customers such as Vietnam Airlines on their decarbonization journey, and we look forward to expanding our cooperation, said Carrie Song, SVP Commercial from the Renewable Products business at Neste.