JetBlue secures first regular supply of sustainable aviation fuel at JFK

The current consistent supply of SAF in New York is being facilitated by Diamond Green Diesel LLC—a joint venture between a Valero affiliate and Darling Ingredients Inc. affiliate—which produces the fuel. Valero then blends it with conventional jet fuel to create blended SAF. This is delivered by World Fuel via existing jet fuel distribution infrastructure where it is claimed by JetBlue for use in their fleet at JFK Airport. Brad Hurwitz, senior vice president of supply and trading at World Fuel Services, commented:

"Working with JetBlue and Valero to bring blended SAF to one of our largest airport locations supports our ambition at World Fuel to grow a consistent supply network for SAF on the U.S. East Coast. This collaboration enhances our ability to provide regular sustainable aviation fuel and improves access to lower carbon fuels for our aviation customers."

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the National Renewable Energy Lab first explored delivering sustainable aviation fuel to the New York region in a 2021 study.

Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole expressed his satisfaction with this development: "We are proud to collaborate with JetBlue on the use of SAF at John F. Kennedy International Airport . . . leading by example through its work on safe SAF delivery to regional airports and promoting sustainable air travel."

Airlines are gradually increasing their usage of SAFs as part of their sustainability goals. For instance, Air New Zealand announced its largest purchase in December securing a supply agreement for thirty million liters (7 point nine million US gallons). That same month United Airlines signed an agreement with energy company Phillips sixty-six ensuring supplies destined Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

However global production rates remain low according Director IATA General Willie Walsh who noted "SAF volumes are increasing but disappointingly slowly Governments sending mixed signals oil companies continue receive subsidies exploration production fossil oil gas Investors new-generation producers seem waiting guarantees easy money going full throttle"