Wizz Air has disclosed a £5 million investment in biofuel firm Firefly, marking the airline’s first equity involvement in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) research and development.
The collaboration with Firefly enables Wizz Air to provide SAF for its UK operations starting in 2028, with a commitment of up to 525,000 tons over 15 years.
This initiative has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 1.5 million tons.
Firefly specializes in a method that transforms sewage sludge, a plentiful low-value waste product, into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
With over 57 million tons of sewage sludge generated annually in the UK, there is potential to produce 250,000 tons of SAF.
Firefly’s SAF, independently certified against the prominent sustainability standard RSB, is expected to achieve a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil jet fuel over its life cycle.
Firefly aims to establish its initial commercial plant within the next 5 years.
The partnership with Firefly and the investment in innovative SAF technology represents the latest achievements in Wizz Air’s comprehensive sustainability approach.
This approach includes its fleet modernization initiative and cost-effective operations with cutting-edge, high-capacity, and technology-equipped aircraft.
The airline has made substantial investments in its fleet, introducing and replacing older aircraft with the Airbus A321neo.
This aircraft integrates advanced technology, providing substantial environmental advantages and the capability to operate with up to a 50% SAF blend.
This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor.