Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has strengthened its commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a new partnership with Swiss technology company Metafuels. The collaboration aims to support the development and large-scale deployment of viable SAF solutions while reinforcing Switzerland’s position as an innovation hub for sustainable aviation technologies.
SWISS and the Lufthansa Group have been actively involved in SAF development for several years and are now taking a further step by working with Metafuels to advance the commercialisation of alternative aviation fuels. The partnership could also pave the way for long-term SAF supply agreements as Switzerland and the European Union prepare to introduce synthetic fuel blending mandates from 2030.
Metafuels has developed a process that converts green methanol into sustainable aviation fuel efficiently and at scale. The technology can utilise both biomethanol and e-methanol as feedstocks and is designed to integrate with existing aviation infrastructure and aircraft fleets without requiring major modifications.
Through the collaboration, SWISS aims to secure long-term access to synthetic aviation fuels while supporting efforts to reduce emissions across the aviation sector.
