China Airlines (TPE:2610) used a 40% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a long-haul flight to Amsterdam for the first time, reducing estimated carbon dioxide emissions by 93.2 tonnes, CNA reported Monday.
The demonstration flight also used meal trays and cutlery that were 30% lighter, low-carbon meals, soy-based ink for printed materials and digital boarding passes, according to the report.
SAF has historically cost about 2.5 to three times conventional jet fuel, the news outlet said.
China Airlines did not immediately respond to' request for a comment.
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