Sustainable Private Aviation

What Jetvice Clients Should Know About SAF

Private aviation is entering a new era — one where performance, comfort, and responsibility can coexist. While private jets remain synonymous with flexibility and time efficiency, the industry is rapidly embracing innovation to make flying more sustainable.

At Jetvice, we believe luxury and environmental awareness go hand in hand. Increasingly, our clients are asking how they can minimize their carbon footprint without compromising on the quality of their journey. The answer lies in one key development: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

What Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)?

SAF is an advanced, renewable form of jet fuel made from sources like used cooking oil, agricultural waste, or synthetic feedstocks. It’s known as a drop-in fuel — meaning it can be blended with traditional Jet A-1 and used in existing engines without modification.

Depending on its production method, SAF can reduce lifecycle CO₂ emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional fossil-based jet fuel.

Unlike experimental hydrogen or electric aircraft, SAF is available today, and compatible with nearly every modern business jet in operation.

Why SAF Matters in Private Aviation

Private aviation represents a small fraction of global aviation emissions — but it plays a visible, influential role in shaping the future of sustainable travel.

Each flight powered by SAF contributes to the growth of cleaner fuel production. The more operators and clients that choose SAF, the faster the cost gap narrows and the easier large-scale adoption becomes.

For Jetvice clients, selecting an operator that uses or offers SAF isn’t just a symbolic gesture — it’s a direct investment in aviation’s cleaner future.

Operators Leading the Change

Across Europe, several forward-thinking operators have already taken significant steps toward sustainability.

KiMi Aviation (Netherlands)

One of the most progressive examples is KiMi Aviation, a Dutch operator committed to achieving a fully sustainable model through its KiMi Green program.

• Their Falcon 900EX has been upgraded with Blended Winglets by Aviation Partners, reducing fuel burn by up to 7% per flight.

• KiMi Aviation uses Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) where available and implements 100% carbon compensation on all operations.

• The company’s mission is to operate entirely carbon-neutral flights without compromising safety or performance.

KiMi Aviation demonstrates that sustainability and elegance can coexist in private aviation — not as a marketing concept, but as an operational reality.

Avcon Jet and Other European Operators

Several leading European operators, such as Avcon Jet, have begun integrating SAF as an optional fuel choice for their charter clients.

From airports like Vienna, Zurich, Geneva, and Paris Le Bourget, operators now offer clients the ability to request a SAF blend during refueling — often covering between 30% and 50% of total fuel volume.

This option allows passengers to reduce their flight’s carbon footprint while supporting the continued investment in renewable fuel production and distribution across Europe.

More operators are following this path each year, reinforcing a strong message: sustainability in private aviation is no longer theoretical — it’s actively happening.

How SAF Works

SAF is chemically almost identical to conventional jet fuel. It’s certified under the same ASTM D7566 standard and can be safely blended up to 50% with Jet A-1 today.

The fuel is already available at a growing list of European airports, including:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM)

• Vienna (LOWW)

• Zurich (LSZH)

• Geneva (LSGG)

• Paris Le Bourget (LFPB)

When chartering through Jetvice, we can coordinate flights with operators who offer SAF fueling at these and other supported locations.

The Cost and Future of SAF

Currently, SAF costs approximately two to three times more than regular jet fuel, primarily due to limited production and supply-chain capacity. However, with new refineries under construction and EU support under the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation, that price gap is expected to narrow significantly by 2030.

Key EU targets include:

• 2% SAF blend by 2025

• 6% SAF blend by 2030

• 20% SAF blend by 2035

These mandates will gradually make SAF the new standard for private aviation in Europe.

Jetvice and Responsible Aviation

At Jetvice, sustainability is part of our forward vision. When arranging flights, we:

• Prioritize operators who actively offer SAF or operate carbon-compensated aircraft.

• Inform clients when SAF fueling is available along their route.

• Work only with operators whose fleets are fully SAF-compatible, including Bombardier, Dassault, and Gulfstream aircraft.

• Provide transparent details so clients can make an informed choice between standard or SAF-inclusive options.

  
  

Related Jetvice Resources

• Explore SAF-compatible aircraft in our Aircraft Guide

• View our latest Empty Legs

• Contact Jetvice to arrange a sustainable charter flight

Final Thoughts

Sustainable aviation isn’t a distant goal — it’s already taking off.From KiMi Aviation’s 100% compensated Falcon 900EX to European operators like Avcon Jet offering SAF-powered flights, private aviation is leading meaningful change.

While challenges remain in supply and cost, every SAF-fueled flight brings the industry closer to carbon neutrality.

At Jetvice, we’re proud to support and collaborate with operators who share this vision. Because true luxury isn’t only about how far you fly — it’s also about how responsibly you get there.

Fly with purpose. Fly with Jetvice.