Airbus and Air France complete first flight of SAF A220

On August 25, 2025, an Air France Airbus A220 completed its delivery flight from Airbus’ Mirabel facility in Canada to Paris, powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Airbus highlighted that this flight marks a significant step forward, as it is the first time the company has directly issued an official SAF sustainability certificate to a customer.

This landmark flight not only demonstrates Airbus’ ability to provide Proof of Sustainability (POS) directly to customers and operators, but also reinforces the aviation industry’s commitment to decarbonization.

The delivery flight, operated by Air France’s 46th A220-300 “Vaison-La-Romaine,” used a 50% SAF blend through a mass balance process, earning POS credits and reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 25 metric tons compared to conventional fossil fuels.