In Hungary, local low-cost airline Wizz Air announced it will trial operations using SAF in collaboration with Airbus. The trial will involve flights across two major routes, Barcelona to Budapest and Brussels Charleroi to Budapest, with SAF supplied by Cepsa and distributed by World Fuel Services, a World Kinect Company for each departure airport respectively and to be completed by the end of the year. Wizz Air will purchase up to 16 metric tons pure SAF through an up to 5% SAF blend in the Barcelona-El Prat Airport and up to 18 metric tons pure SAF through an up to 10% SAF blend in the Brussels Charleroi Airport. Yvonne Moynihan, Wizz Air’s Corporate and ESG Officer, said, “This cross-industry collaboration with Airbus is a demonstration of the commitment of the aviation community to reduce emissions intensity. It’s crucial for all actors in the aviation ecosystem to play their part and join forces to reach the industry goal of net zero by 2050. SAF is a key enabler and that is why Wizz Air supports this pioneering EU policy and has made significant strategic investments into SAF as a result.” The trial will also include a survey for Wizz Air passengers, inviting them to share feedback on their understanding and perception of SAF and sustainability initiatives in aviation.
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