Heritage Aviation, along with Avfuel Corporation have announced the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV).
Heritage Aviation—the 100% employee owned fixed-base operation (FBO) and FAA-certified 145 repair station responsible for servicing the airport’s general aviation aircraft—hosted the Honorable Mayor of Burlington, Vermont, Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, and Airport Director Nic Longo at its state-of-the-art, LEED Gold Standard facility on March 21.
The FBO is at the forefront of sustainable aviation operations. It welcomed its first load of SAF in February, becoming Avfuel’s first customer in the Northeast U.S. to provide the new sustainable alternative to jet fuel and commit to its consistent availability.
Heritage Aviation’s SAF from Avfuel—produced by Diamond Green Diesel LLC, a joint venture between a Valero affiliate and an affiliate of Darling Ingredients Inc. is made using the HEFA SPK process, meaning it uses lipids, like used cooking oil, to produce the fuel, and can lower lifecycle GHG emissions by up to 80% when compared to conventional jet fuel if used in its fully concentrated form. All SAF is required to be blended with jet fuel prior to delivery. With target blend percentages of 30% neat SAF and 70% conventional jet fuel, the SAF Avfuel delivers can lower lifecycle GHG emissions by up to 24% when compared to conventional jet fuel alone.
A Certified B Corporation full-service FBO and FAA-certified 145 repair station, the company provides a range of aviation services, including fueling, deicing, ground handling, aircraft maintenance, and avionics support, with a strong commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction.
