(TAN): Japan Airlines (JAL) has emphasized on its commitment to further preserve the environment by operating a commercial flight from Tokyo Haneda to Fukuoka airport using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The product was a blend of traditional jet kerosene and SAF produced in Japan.
In October 2018, JAL launched a project to convert cotton clothing into SAF, produced within the country of Japan. During the project, 50 local companies helped collect approximately 250,000 pieces of clothing and with the technical support from Green Earth Institute and using a bioprocess technology developed by the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE), a domestically produced SAF was successfully created in March 2020.
JAL recognizes that the airline industry plays an integral role to protect the planet and regards environmental conservation as a vital issue in its Medium Term Management Plan.
The carrier will continue striving to achieve key environmental goals and contribute to a greener environment for future generations.
Related posts:
Delta, Deloitte near agreement for business travel with lesser CO2 emissions
Alaska Airlines inks deal with Shell Aviation to expand sustainable aviation fuel market in Pacific Northwest
United promises to triple SAF use in 2023
Alaska Air Group, ZeroAvia partner to develop hydrogen powertrain for 76-seat zero-emission aircraft
