4AIR: Over 100 worldwide locations now have SAF available for business aircraft

4AIR, a global leader in business-aviation sustainability, announced May 19 that it has officially verified more than 100 locations around the world carrying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its interactive “Where to Find SAF” map.

The SAF map powered by 4AIR serves as a critical resource for operators seeking to locate SAF worldwide.

“This expansion of SAF availability is an important milestone for the industry and ensures decarbonization solutions are more accessible to a greater number of aircraft operators,” said 4AIR President Kennedy Ricci. “Our goal is to empower operators to embrace sustainability through tools like the SAF map and services like the Assure SAF Registry.”

As SAF becomes increasingly available, from a diversifying range of feedstocks and in different blends, documenting its use has never been more important.

4AIR’s Assure SAF Registry helps customers track and verify their SAF usage to support both voluntary and regulatory claims.

Proper documentation is essential for environmental reporting and helps operators credibly demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.

“Fewer than 20 locations were listed when 4AIR first launched the SAF map in 2021,” said Nancy Bsales, 4AIR’s chief operating officer. “The rapid expansion to 114 locations at the end of the first quarter demonstrates the business-aviation industry’s dedication to reducing emissions and fostering a more sustainable future, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of this transformation.”

About 50 locations added SAF in 2024, with 15 new locations in the first quarter of this year alone.

These 114 locations provide SAF availability to business aviation at 92 airports, with 47 in the U.S., 43 in Europe, one in Asia and one in the Middle East.

The increase in SAF availability is a testament to the industry’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.

“SAF represents one of the most impactful ways our industry can reduce its footprint today,” said Scott Cutshall, the president real estate and sustainability with Clay Lacy. “We’re proud to supply SAF and work with the industry to help operators take meaningful steps towards sustainable flight.”

Beatrice Batty, the senior director of environment and sustainability with Signature Aviation, added, “Since the initial introduction of our strategic partnerships to bring permanent supplies of SAF to market, we’ve pushed to build a comprehensive SAF supply chain in private aviation. We’re continuing to take the strategic steps necessary to accelerate use in the future, helping our guests, partners and the aviation industry on the journey towards net-zero carbon emissions.”

Joao Martins, Jet Aviation’s vice president of regional fixed-base operations in Europe, said, “We are committed to providing a seamless service for all of our customers, including offering access to SAF when and where they need it. We have been committed to working with partners across our network to find opportunities to expand availability where it makes most environmental sense and we were very proud to add our global headquarters, largest maintenance site, and VIP completions center in Basel, Switzerland, to this list earlier this year.”

C.R. Sincock II, the executive vice president of Avfuel Corp., said, “Over a decade ago, Avfuel established Avfuel Technology Initiatives Corp. to drive next-generation aviation innovations, investing in solutions that now cover a range of sustainable fuel pathways, including hybrid-electric power systems. Today, Avfuel is proud to provide SAF for operators to fly more sustainably. We recognize the important role business aviation has played in the adoption of these fuels and leading the charge toward a more sustainable future.”