The latest A321, for JetBlue, is due to depart from Mobile on September 20 with a total of 15% sustainable jet fuel in its tanks.
In all, five A321 aircraft are due to be delivered to JetBlue from Mobile using sustainable fuel by the end of 2018. All of the fuel will be supplied and certified by Air BP and will be loaded into the aircraft by Signature Flight Support, Airbus’ fuelling services provider in Mobile.
Since May 2016 Airbus has offered customers the option of taking delivery of new aircraft from Toulouse, France, using a blend of sustainable jet fuel. Following the deliveries to JetBlue, Airbus will determine the next steps toward offering this option to more customers taking aircraft deliveries from Mobile.
“Our goal is to source sustainable fuels in the south-eastern United States. It is an opportunity to work closely with local stakeholders to scale up production and the commercialisation of sustainable aviation fuels in the region,” explained Frederic Eychenne, Head of New Energies at Airbus. “We are actively seeking ideas to leverage Airbus’ strategy into opportunities for new economic development in Alabama.”
