Vietnam Airlines Sparks a New Green Revolution in Aviation Sector
Vietnam Airlines leads Vietnam’s green aviation era, becoming the first to use sustainable aviation fuel on EU flights, driving eco-friendly travel forward.
Vietnam Airlines, a member of the SkyTeam alliance, has announced that it is the first Vietnamese airline to implement sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on flights departing from European airports.
Starting January 1, the airline began incorporating a minimum 2% SAF blend on its EU departures, with plans to gradually increase this to 6% by 2030, 20% by 2035, and 70% by 2050. Similarly, for flights departing from the UK in 2025, Vietnam Airlines will use a 2% SAF blend, targeting 10% by 2030 and 22% by 2040.
This SAF initiative aligns with Vietnam’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In May 2024, Vietnam Airlines made history with flight VN660 from Singapore to Hanoi, becoming the country’s first airline to use SAF for commercial passenger operations.
Despite its environmental benefits, SAF remains significantly more expensive than conventional jet fuel, costing up to six times as much in some cases. The airline estimates an annual increase of approximately $4.8 million in operating costs for its European network due to SAF adoption.
