Aircraft operators flying to Las Vegas for NBAA-BACE have the opportunity to refuel their aircraft on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). For the first time in the annual business aviation showcase’s history, SAF is available at all three area airports.
Henderson Executive Airport (KHND), home to the show’s static display, received 40,000 gallons of blended SAF from World Fuel Services (WFS). That is more than twice the amount available at the airport during NBAA-BACE 2021, the last time the annual convention was held in Las Vegas.
At Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS), WFS has supplied the Atlantic Aviation FBO with 16,000 gallons of blended SAF. Additionally, Atlantic will offer the ability for customers to use its SAF book-and-claim program to purchase usage credits through its SAF Marketplace at its Los Angeles (KLAX), Long Beach (KLGB), and Stockton (KSCK), California locations.
“We are extremely mindful of business aviation’s responsibility to combat climate change and work towards a cleaner environment,” explained Atlantic Aviation chief commercial and sustainability officer Brian Corbett. “SAF is jet fuel, and currently it is the most meaningful way to make an impact on aviation emissions.”
For the first time in conjunction with the show, SAF—sourced like the rest of WFS deliveries to Las Vegas from World Energy’s Paramount, California refinery—will also be available at North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT).
“Expanding SAF supply to three locations during NBAA-BACE showcases our commitment to the growth of SAF supply,” said Malcolm Hawkins, WFS’s senior v-p for global business aviation. “We continue to help enable our customers’ journey to net zero and to help the industry cut carbon emissions by 50 percent.”
Signature Aviation will also be providing SAF at its KLAS facility provided by sister company Epic Fuels this week through the 2023 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 19. The chain will also be providing SAF book-and-claim for interested attendees at each event.