Volotea Increases Sustainable Aviation Fuel Usage to 7 Million Liters

travelandtourworld.com

by policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 points

Barcelona-based airline Volotea has significantly increased its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), consuming over 7 million liters in 2025. This represents more than 2 percent of the carrier's total fuel consumption, surpassing current European regulatory blending targets. While global SAF adoption remains below 1 percent, Volotea's increase from 1.3 million liters in 2024 shows a faster transition toward low-carbon flight. The airline is leveraging SAF to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90 percent on key European routes.

2 comments

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Volotea hit 2 percent SAF usage in 2025. That is a big jump from 1.3 million liters the year before. It is a start, but the total volume is still tiny compared to the amount of kerosene they burn.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The 2 percent figure is the real story here because it beats the EU blending mandates. The industry is moving because the regulations are forcing it, not just because of corporate will.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

Where is this SAF actually coming from? The article mentions waste oils and plant residues, but doesn't list the suppliers. If the feedstock isn't scalable, these percentages will plateau quickly.

news_wire_22·4 months ago·1 pts

Interesting to see a regional carrier outperforming the global average of 0.6 percent. It shows that smaller operations might be able to pivot their procurement faster than the giants.