CALGARY -- WestJet has purchased the first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation. WestJet has a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
"WestJet is committed to enhancing our position as a first mover in sustainability technologies. Just as we pioneered advancements in winglets and drag reduction, WestJet proudly stands as the first airline to acquire SAF by Shell in Canada," said Angela Avery, WestJet Group Executive Vice President. "Thanks to Shell's world-class fuel supply chain and WestJet's proven track record in sustainability, this first step sets the stage for future collaboration and innovation to encourage investments in this important lever for decarbonization."
WestJet said that SAF acquired from Shell Aviation is blended with conventional jet fuel to meet all certification and safety requirements, while requiring no new investments in aircraft engines, fuel infrastructure, or distribution processes.
"We are delighted to supply WestJet with SAF, as we continue to support our customers on their decarbonization journeys, while simultaneously building out the supply chain in Canada to enable more customers to access SAF," said Christine Bassitt, General Manager of Shell Aviation, Americas.
To supply WestJet with SAF, Shell uses a program called Avelia, a blockchain-powered digital SAF book-and-claim solution for air travel. Avelia uses blockchain to provide tracking of the environmental attributes of SAF delivered into the aviation fueling network. Environmental attributes can be allocated to both airlines and business customers, while avoiding issues such as double counting. This means that corporations can view verified lifecycle emissions reductions from SAF today, while working to establish sufficient SAF to meet their future net zero or science-based targets.
WestJet launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees, and five destinations, and has grown over the years to more than 180 aircraft, 14,000 employees, and more than 100 destinations in 26 countries.
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