Neste and FedEx, the world’s largest express cargo airline, have entered into a significant agreement for the supply of 8,800 metric tons—more than three million gallons—of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ at Los Angeles International Airport. The agreement represents the largest SAF purchase by a U.S. cargo airline at LAX to date and marks a major step in FedEx’s efforts to decarbonise its global aviation operations.
The blended fuel supplied under this agreement will account for approximately 20 percent of FedEx’s annual jet fuel consumption at LAX. Deliveries began in May 2025 and will continue for one year. The blend includes a minimum of 30 percent neat, unblended Neste MY SAF, contributing directly to emission reductions from FedEx flights operating out of one of the busiest cargo hubs in the United States.
This deal marks FedEx’s first major sustainable aviation fuel deployment in the U.S., expanding on the company’s ongoing collaboration with industry partners to pioneer innovative sustainable aviation technologies. It also reflects FedEx’s broader strategy to reduce its environmental footprint and achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040.
Karen Blanks Ellis, chief sustainability officer and vice president of environmental affairs at FedEx, commented:
“Procuring SAF is an important component of our aviation emissions reduction strategy in the coming years, and we are pleased to have executed a deal with Neste to begin using this fuel in our air operations. Our aviation network represents the largest amount of FedEx fuel use globally and, as a result, is our biggest opportunity to drive down emissions. As we work toward our goal of carbon-neutral operations by 2040, we need the SAF market to continue to grow to meet industry demand.”
Carl Nyberg, senior vice president, commercial, renewable products at Neste, added:
“Neste is excited to work with FedEx and support their ambitious goal of reaching carbon-neutral operations by 2040 with our SAF. Recognising the important role of air cargo in the global economy, FedEx is demonstrating how this industry can leverage available lower-emission solutions like SAF to reduce its environmental impact. We look forward to further strengthening our cooperation.”
Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel is produced from 100 percent renewable waste and residue raw materials. When used neat and over its life cycle, SAF can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 percent compared to fossil jet fuel.
This collaboration underscores the growing importance of SAF in helping the aviation sector achieve its climate targets and highlights how industry leaders are driving the shift toward more sustainable air transport.
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