Salvador Bahia Airport (SSA) has become the first airport in Brazil to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for commercial operations following the introduction of its regular use in November.
The use of SAF at SSA brings VINCI Airports’ total number of sites using the alternative fuel to more than 15, strengthening its position as a leader in decarbonisation.
SAF is distributed commercially by Vibra in Brazil, with the fuel blend used at Salvador fully complying with all international sustainability criteria.
From November onward, two daily flights departing from Salvador Bahia and operated by Gol Linhas Aéreas and LATAM Airlines Brasil have been supplied with a SAF blend containing 10% pure SAF and 90% conventional jet fuel, currently the highest proportion applied in Brazilian aviation.
The introduction of SAF at Salvador Bahia Airport represents the first step in expanding its use in Brazil’s aviation sector.
Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues said:Bahia has made significant progress in clean energy production and in building a more sustainable future, where development and social justice move forward together.
During our participation in COP30, we made clear that the Bahia government is aligned with Brazil’s stance on the shared responsibility we all have in the face of the climate crisis.
