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Hawaiian, Alaska airlines to use locally made biofuel | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines plan to use sustainable aviation fuel reducing carbon emissions by up to 80%, supporting Hawaii's clean energy and local agriculture goals.
- On Dec. 17, 2025, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines announced they will be Par Hawaii's launch SAF customers, planning first deliveries in the first quarter of 2026.
- Par Pacific formed Hawai'i Renewables and partnered with Alohi Renewable Energy, LLC after a $100 million investment to convert a refinery unit into a renewable hydrotreater.
- The planned facility will produce about 61 million gallons annually, with Par Hawaii's Kapolei refinery designed for up to 60% SAF that cuts lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80%.
- Hawaiian and Alaska expect to begin running aircraft on local biofuel early next year, enabling SAF production for sustainable flying and creating new economic and agricultural opportunities in Hawai‘i.
- Cost and supply hurdles persist because SAF is two to three times more expensive and much initial output will be renewable diesel exports to the West Coast.
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Hawaiian and Alaska airlines, Par Hawaii and Pono Energy partner to advance the Hawai'i-based market, supply chain for sustainable aviation fuel production
The combined airlines will take the first deliveries of Hawaiʻi-made SAF in early 2026Investment enables SAF production for more sustainable future flying, diversifies Hawaii's fuels industry, strengthens energy independence, and supports agriculture
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