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In an effort to expand the reach of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) throughout the industry and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region, Avfuel Corporation and Truckee Tahoe Airport District (KTRK) an Avfuel-branded fuel provider in California, US have partnered to provide a consistent supply of the fuel to the Truckee aviation community.
KTRK is one of the first general aviation airports in its region to make SAF available for jet and turbine aircraft that use the airport, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and aligning with the airport’s sustainability goals.
KTRK received its first delivery of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM from Avfuel on 28 April 2021. Each truckload (approximately 8000 gallons) of Avfuel’s Neste MY SAF provides a 22 t reduction in carbon emissions over its lifecycle, which is the equivalent of making five passenger vehicles zero emissions for one year. SAF is one of the most effective ways to reduce a flight’s
Tuesday, 04 May 2021 In an effort to expand the reach of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) throughout the industry and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region, Avfuel Corporation and Truckee Tahoe Airport District (KTRK) an Avfuel-branded fuel provider have partnered to provide a consistent supply of the fuel to the Truckee aviation community. Courtesy of Avfuel
KTRK is the first general aviation airport in its region to make SAF available for jet and turbine aircraft that use the airport, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissionsand aligning with the airport’s sustainability goals.
“Truckee Tahoe Airport District has long practiced good stewardship with its community, helping to protect our serene environment,” said Kevin Smith, KTRK general manager. “As such, the airport has implemented a Greenhouse Gas Reduction initiative, which now includes SAF the most effective way to directly reduce emissions. We are proud to partner with Avfuel on this initiative, d