FedEx has begun operating with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by Neste (SAF) supplied by Neste at Los Angeles International Airport, setting a new course toward decarbonizing its U.S. air transportation network.
Start of a strategic supply at LAX
Since May 2025, Neste has begun delivering to FedEx a fuel blend that includes a minimum of 30% pure SAF. This partnership involves the supply of 8,800 metric tons, exceeding three million gallons, representing about 20% of the company’s annual fuel consumption at LAX. The agreement will remain in effect for one year.
This supply is part of FedEx’s sustainability strategy, which aims to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. The cargo airline is committing to the use of low-carbon fuels as a viable alternative to reduce emissions across its global network.
The advantages of Neste’s SAF
On Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel is produced from 100% renewable raw materials such as waste oils and animal fat residues. This fuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions greenhouse gas emissions emissions by up to 80% over its life cycle, according to recognized environmental assessment methodologies.
Neste, which projects a global production capacity of 6.8 million tons of renewable fuels by 2027, reinforces with this agreement its position as a key supplier for companies committed to sustainability.
Sector perspective
The collaboration between Neste and FedEx collaboration stands out as a significant step in demonstrating that cargo aviation cargo aviation can also be aligned with ambitious climate targets through available technology solutions such as SAF.
Our aviation network is where we can reduce emissions the most, and agreements like this one are crucial to moving forward.
Said Karen Blanks Ellis, FedEx vice president of sustainability.
With this action, FedEx accelerates its energy transition with the support of a partner that leads the global market for renewable fuels renewable fuels.
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