Korean Air to Fly Cargo Planes with Eco-Friendly Fuel... Expanding Collaboration with Clients

Korean Air is promoting the expansion of the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in its air cargo sector.

On the 1st, Korean Air announced that it will operate the country's first "Customer Participation SAF Collaboration Program" in the air cargo sector. Korean Air explained that this program was established to broaden the base of carbon emission reduction activities. It is especially meaningful that air cargo customers participate to jointly drive sustainable change in the global aviation industry.

This program provides customers with the opportunity to participate in purchasing SAF used for Korean Air's cargo transportation and operates by sharing the carbon emission reduction results achieved through SAF usage.

SAF is an alternative fuel made from eco-friendly raw materials. It can be used blended with conventional aviation fuel. Compared to fossil fuel-based aviation fuel, it can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects that the use of SAF will account for the largest share (65%) of future carbon emission reduction activities in the aviation industry and will play a key role in reducing greenhouse gases in the aviation sector.

Korean Air has been steadily working to establish a foundation for SAF use in the domestic aviation industry. Since October last year, it has participated in the government-led "Eco-friendly Biofuel Activation Alliance" to promote the introduction and use of new biofuels domestically. Going forward, Korean Air plans to expand the share of SAF use by diversely reviewing domestic and international introduction plans such as SAF demonstration projects with various stakeholders including the government, institutions, and the refining industry.

Um Jae-dong, Head of Korean Air's Cargo Business Division, said, "We are pleased to be able to work with customers in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated by aircraft operations through the Customer Participation SAF Collaboration Program," and added, "Korean Air will continue to actively strive for sustainable growth together with future generations."

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