The South American airline group recently achieved a huge milestone in its plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Last month, the LATAM Group operated its first-ever international flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This is a massive step taken by the airline, which hopes to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
The flight
The first ever SAF flight by LATAM Cargo was operated using a Boeing 767-316(ER) registered as N542LA. Flying under the call sign LCO1522, it was a scheduled service between Zaragoza (ZAZ) in Spain to New York (JFK). The flight left Zaragoza in the early hours of March 1st at 02:28 am and landed in JFK at 04:23 local time. This flight is an important step for the LATAM Group, which hopes to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel, commonly known as SAF, is a type of fuel made by cooking oil, fats, and waste. When using SAF, CO2 emissions are reduced significantly, leading to a more sustainable future. For LCO1522, the crew used 30,000 liters of fuel for the 5,000 km trip.
As per a company statement, the fuel was made by Air BP, one of the world’s largest sustainable fuel providers. The fuel was made in Spain at the Castellón refinery and was approved by ISCC EU (International Sustainability Carbon Certification.)
The CEO of LATAM Cargo, Andrés Bianchi said:
“This flight represents one of the most concrete advances in our agenda regarding the use of SAF. LATAM has established a commitment to support the protection and care of the environment, and the use of this type of fuel is a fundamental tool in this effort…
