TBM Staff - Mumbai
VietJet, Vietnam’s new-age carrier, has become the first airline in the country to operate flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through its partnership with Petrolimex Aviation. The airline successfully completed two SAF-powered flights, one to Melbourne, Australia, and the other to Seoul, South Korea. These inaugural flights mark a significant achievement for both VietJet and the Vietnamese aviation industry in their efforts to embrace environmentally sustainable practices.
Sustainable aviation fuel, produced from renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil, agricultural byproducts, and municipal waste, can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional fossil fuels. SAF meets stringent international aviation standards and is safely used in commercial flight operations. This milestone underscores VietJet’s leadership in promoting eco-friendly air travel and fostering sustainable growth within the aviation sector.
Dinh Viet Phuong, CEO, VietJet, emphasised the importance of these SAF-powered flights, calling them a symbol of green, eco-conscious air travel. He highlighted the airline’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and ensuring a more sustainable future for aviation. The airline has partnered with international organisations to further develop and supply SAF, in line with Vietnam’s pledge at COP26 to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
This achievement is part of VietJet’s broader sustainability strategy, which began over a decade ago. The airline has taken several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including switching to electronic tickets, using recyclable materials onboard, and implementing fuel-saving programs. VietJet remains committed to environmental protection, as evidenced by its comprehensive ESG sustainability report and its ongoing efforts to contribute to Vietnam’s green growth strategy and emission reduction targets.
