Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiatives

FedEx has announced its largest sustainable aviation fuel initiative to date, securing over 3 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste for use at Los Angeles International Airport. The blended fuel will consist of at least 30% SAF and is expected to cover roughly 20% of FedEx Express’s annual jet fuel needs at LAX over the next year. Deliveries began in May and mark a major step toward FedEx’s goal of achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040. The company tested 100% SAF in a Boeing 777 flight and continues modernizing its fleet and optimizing fuel efficiency.

This new supply agreement demonstrates how SAF can be deployed at scale within a commercial air cargo network and complements broader logistics sector efforts to lower transport emissions. FedEx is also investing in ground fleet electrification and renewable energy as part of its comprehensive sustainability roadmap.

This deal positions FedEx as a sustainability leader in air cargo. Large-scale SAF adoption may improve regulatory resilience, meet client emissions expectations, and drive market pressure on competitors to follow.

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