T'way Air Expands Eco-Friendly Operations: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Now Used on Singapore Route

Incheon–Singapore Route to Begin SAF Fueling From March 9
Proactive Measures Ahead of 2027 Mandatory SAF Implementation

T'way Air is accelerating the establishment of a carbon reduction operating system by expanding the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) across its international routes. The initiative aims to secure operational data and gain an early edge in eco-friendly competitiveness ahead of the mandatory implementation scheduled for 2027.

T'way Air Aircraft. T'way Air

On March 9, T'way Air announced it will expand the application of SAF by fueling a 1% SAF blend three times a week on its Incheon–Singapore route. With this move, T'way Air will establish an eco-friendly operating system on a total of seven routes, including five European destinations.

The company is already practicing carbon reduction on its European routes to Rome, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt, and Zagreb by fueling SAF at local airports. The expanded use of SAF on the Singapore route highlights the company’s transition from short-haul pilot programs to a broader eco-friendly network that now includes medium- and long-haul routes.

This SAF adoption is a voluntary initiative in preparation for the mandatory SAF blending requirement for international flights in 2027. The government plans to operate a voluntary participation period through this year, then expand mandatory SAF adoption to international routes in 2027 and to domestic flights by 2030. T'way Air intends to accumulate operational data prior to the mandate and actively respond to changes in carbon regulation.

SAF, a fuel produced from biomass derived from plants and animals, can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel. The aviation industry sees the expanded use of SAF as a key competitive factor for airlines in the future.

A T'way Air representative stated, "We are evaluating operational efficiency by extending our experience with short-haul routes to medium- and long-haul operations," adding, "We will gradually increase the use of eco-friendly fuels to build a sustainable air transport system."

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