SAF

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Delta’s industry leading full-court press on Sustainable Aviation Fuel continues at Midwest Hubs

For the first time in both Minnesota’s and Michigan's aviation history, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has arrived via pipeline to two Delta hub airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Oct 24, 2024

Sustainability, SAF

Minnesota will soon be home to a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility – only the third in the United States – that will provide SAF supply via existing pipeline to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) – Delta’s second-largest hub where it uses 250 million gallons of fuel annually.

Delta, Minnesota SAF Hub announce plans for SAF blending facility and other unique milestones

The first-of-its kind Minnesota SAF Hub launched in August 2023 with a commitment to implement an ambitious shared strategy for aggressively decarbonizing the airline industry by scaling SAF production and replacing conventional jet fuel.