Clean Aviation Fuel Partnerships
Air Canada Signed a Fuel Agreement with Neste
Colin Smith — July 18, 2025
Neste and Air Canada have signed an agreement for the supply of 60,000 metric tons (77.6 million liters) of unblended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF), marking the first time Neste’s SAF is delivered to Canada. Under the terms of the agreement, Neste will begin sending the fuel—blended with conventional jet fuel—to the Vancouver marine terminal in December 2024, with further shipments scheduled throughout 2025. The terminal’s direct pipeline connection to Vancouver International Airport will enable seamless deployment of the blended SAF for Air Canada flights, supporting the airline’s operational needs and fleet readiness.
Neste MY SAF is produced entirely from sustainably sourced waste and residue raw materials—such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste—and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 percent over its life cycle when used neat. Certified for commercial use and compatible with existing aircraft engines and fueling infrastructure, the fuel may be blended with conventional jet fuel at rates of up to 50 percent. This agreement contributes to Air Canada’s goal of procuring SAF to account for 1 percent of its projected jet fuel consumption in 2025, reinforcing the airline’s broader strategy to lower its environmental impact and advance sustainable aviation.
