Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, begins offering 30% SAF blends

Photo: Avfuel Corp.

Aviation-fuel supplier Avfuel Corp. announced Sept. 3 that, through its partnership with Avflight Mesa, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is now being offered at Arizona’s Falcon Field (KFFZ).

Avflight Mesa is the first of Avflight’s 26 locations to offer SAF.

Blended at 30 percent SAF to 70 percent petroleum-based jet fuel, the fuel—produced by Neste Corp. and branded as Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM—averages one of the highest blend ratios available in business aviation to date.

Each 8,000-gallon truckload delivery provides a 19-metric-ton reduction in carbon emissions over the fuel’s lifecycle.

The first truckload of SAF arrived Aug. 28.

The arrangement marks Avfuel’s 30th location to provide consistent SAF supply, and the second location in Arizona Avfuel has brought online this summer.

According to Avfuel, the introduction of a consistent SAF supply elevates Avflight Mesa as a leader in eco-conscious aviation operations and enables its customers to immediately and significantly reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

“We are incredibly excited to offer SAF at our Mesa location,” said Aaron Mauer, senior regional manager for Avflight. “The addition of SAF to Avflight Mesa’s overall sustainability initiatives furthers our commitment to reducing the production of greenhouse gases and provides our customers the opportunity to work toward their sustainability goals.”

Michigan-based Avfuel has supplied Avflight Mesa since first acquiring the fixed-base operator (FBO) in 2020.

The sister companies have worked extensively together to fulfill Avflight Mesa’s fuel needs and support its sustainability initiatives.

“We’re thrilled Avflight chose Mesa as a launching point for a more sustainable future,” said Corinne Nystrom, Falcon Field’s airport director. “This move compliments Mesa’s climate-action plan aimed at protecting Mesa’s environment and natural resources. With Falcon Field growing every day, SAF will play an important role in supporting the airfield’s increased operations while reducing overall emissions.”