Regular flights using fuel derived from ANA food waste Start of operation for the first time in Japan November 6, 14:15
ANA Holdings Inc., a major aviation company, has begun operating the first regular flight in Japan using jet fuel, which emits less carbon dioxide from food waste.
Fuel costs will increase as severe management continues due to the effects of the new coronavirus, but the aim is to respond to the tightening of global environmental regulations.
The jet fuel introduced by ANA this time is made from waste such as fat that is discarded in the process of meat processing, and the amount of carbon dioxide emitted is about 90% including the manufacturing process compared to fuel derived from petroleum. It means that it can be reduced.
The first regular flight using this fuel in Japan began this month, and at Haneda Airport, workers refueled the aircraft after checking for water in the fuel.
ANA is expected to fall into the deficit of 510 billion yen this year due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and while strict management continues, the cost of introducing new fuel will increase, but global environmental regulations There is an aim to correspond to the strengthening.
Kohei Yoshikawa, manager of the All Nippon Airways Procurement Department, said, "We would like to make efforts so that customers can choose an airplane that has a low impact on the environment."