Emirates has taken another step toward cleaner skies by signing an MoU with ENOC Group to jointly explore the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply at Dubai International Airport.
The agreement, signed during the Dubai Airshow by Emirates’ Deputy President & COO Adel Al Redha and ENOC’s Acting CEO Hussain Sultan Lootah, sets the stage for detailed feasibility studies. These studies will examine how Dubai can build a reliable SAF ecosystem — from production possibilities and supply chain infrastructure to long-term commercial viability.
A joint steering committee will oversee the assessment, with ENOC evaluating how it can support local SAF production in line with the UAE’s target of supplying 1% locally produced SAF to national carriers by 2031.
Emirates said the partnership is crucial as the airline works to secure a dependable SAF supply at its home hub. SAF, a certified drop-in fuel, can cut lifecycle emissions by up to 80% when used in its pure form and can be blended up to 50% with conventional jet fuel.
ENOC highlighted the collaboration as a key contribution to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 ambition.
The airline has been steadily advancing SAF adoption. Emirates has supported national SAF policy-making, contributed to the UAE’s power-to-liquid fuels roadmap, and carried out several high-profile demonstration flights using 100% SAF in one engine on both the Boeing 777 and A380. In 2024–25, Emirates sourced over 7,500 tonnes of SAF across major global airports including Amsterdam, Heathrow, Oslo, Singapore, and Paris.
The new MoU strengthens Dubai’s push to become a regional hub for alternative aviation fuels and deepens Emirates’ long-term sustainability strategy.
