FedEx Pioneers Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Landmark US Initiative

FedEx has teamed up with Neste to supply a whopping 8,800 metric tons (over three million gallons) of Neste MY Lasting Aviation Fuel™ at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This deal marks the largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) acquisition by any U.S. cargo airline at LAX so far, representing about 20% of fedex’s annual jet fuel consumption at this location.

This initiative is a significant step for fedex as it embarks on it’s first major deployment of SAF in the U.S., building on years of collaboration with industry leaders to innovate sustainable aviation technologies. The agreement ensures that the blended fuel includes at least 30% pure Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, with deliveries kicking off in May 2025 and continuing for a full year.

“Securing SAF is crucial for our strategy to cut down aviation emissions in the coming years,” shared Karen Blanks Ellis, Chief Sustainability officer and VP of Environmental Affairs at FedEx. “Our air operations account for the bulk of our global fuel usage, making it our best chance to reduce emissions significantly. As we aim for carbon-neutral operations by 2040, it’s essential that the SAF market expands to meet growing demand.”

Carl Nyberg,Senior VP of Commercial renewable Products at Neste,expressed enthusiasm about partnering with FedEx: “we’re thrilled to support their aspiring goal towards carbon neutrality by 2040 through our SAF solutions. Air cargo plays a vital role in global trade; thus, fedex is setting an example by adopting lower-emission alternatives like SAF to lessen their environmental footprint. We’re eager to deepen this partnership.”