TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM have signed a landmark agreement for the supply of up to 1.5 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over the next decade, until 2035. This contract represents one of the largest SAF purchase deals ever signed by Air France-KLM.
The new agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in 2022, initially for 800,000 tonnes of SAF. By expanding this deal, the two companies reaffirm their commitment to reducing the environmental impact of air transport by cutting CO₂ emissions as swiftly as possible.
Air France-KLM aims to reduce its CO₂ emissions per passenger kilometre by 30% by 2030 compared with 2019 levels. The Group plans to achieve this goal through fleet renewal, operational measures such as eco-piloting, and the incorporation of at least 10% sustainable aviation fuel on all flights. These ambitious targets exceed regulatory requirements.
The SAF supplied to Air France-KLM will be produced from waste and residues, supporting the circular economy and will come from TotalEnergies’ biorefineries and refineries in France and Europe. This fuel will power Air France-KLM’s flights departing from France, the Netherlands and other European countries.
SAF production is central to TotalEnergies’ transition strategy to meet growing aviation sector demand. Air France-KLM adheres to strict sourcing policies, ensuring that only second-generation SAF, which does not compete with global food production and is certified by RSB or ISCC+, is purchased.
SAF can reduce CO₂ emissions by at least 75% and up to 90% over its entire lifecycle compared with traditional fossil fuels.
