Cathay Group and DHL Express has signed a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deal to drive production and uptake in Asia.
DHL Express has purchased 2,400 tonnes of SAF from Cathay Group to be used on flights operated by Air Hong Kong, an express all-cargo carrier and wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay.
The SAF will be used on Air Hong Kong flights departing from Seoul Incheon, Tokyo Narita and Singapore Changi airports.
“Our decision to expand our SAF usage in Asia with Cathay is another important step that we have taken to drive momentum in SAF production and demand,” said DHL Express SVP for network operations & aviation, Asia Pacific Peter Bardens.
“This partnership marks the first SAF uplift on Air Hong Kong flights, a key milestone for Cathay as we continue to expand the SAF usage across our global network,” said Cathay director cargo Tom Owen. “SAF remains a core pillar of our strategy to address our carbon emissions, and collaboration is essential to scaling its use.”