Million Air takes first SAF delivery at Austin FBO

Million Air has taken delivery of a first load of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Avfuel at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS).

The delivery marks the first SAF location in Texas for both companies. The fuel went into service on November 20th.

“Austin is a thriving, business-centric city that also deeply values environmental responsibility,” said Roger Woolsey, CEO of Million Air Interlink.

Mark Haynes, Avfuel’s vice president of sales, said: “The Million Air team has been an exceptional partner to work with in expanding sustainable fuel solutions. We’re proud to collaborate with them to establish our first consistent SAF-supplied location in Texas and help further their corporate initiatives on sustainability.”

The SAF, originating in Texas, has a targeted blend percentage of 30% neat SAF to 70% traditional jet fuel. For every 8,000-gallon truckload of fuel, the SAF provides a 19 metric ton reduction in carbon emissions over the fuel’s lifecycle compared with petroleum-based jet fuel.

“Bringing SAF to Million Air Austin is about giving our customers meaningful options that align with both their travel needs and their sustainability goals,” said Woolsey. “At Million Air, we believe sophistication and responsibility go hand-in-hand, and this step in our Beyond Green initiative reflects our commitment to making choices that support both our customers and our planet.”

As Woolsey noted, the initiative is part of Million Air’s Beyond Green sustainability programme. The Beyond Green platform focuses on integrating more sustainable solutions across Million Air’s network, from renewable energy investments and facility efficiencies to greener fuel options, like SAF.