KLM Operates Passenger Flight to Germany with a Blend of Synthetic Kerosene
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KLM tests synthetic kerosene blend on passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg
KLM Cityhopper has operated a passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg using a 5% blend of synthetic kerosene (e-SAF). The flight marks the first passenger service to Germany using this type of fuel. It is part of ongoing efforts to test and scale alternative aviation fuels in real operating conditions. The operation shows how synthetic fuels are gradually being introduced into commercial aviation, even if only in small blends for now. Syn…
KLM operates passenger flight to Germany with a blend of synthetic kerosene
On June 9th, KLM Cityhopper operated – in collaboration with INERATEC, MB Energy, and Hamburg Airport – a passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg using a 5% blend of synthetic kerosene (e-SAF). Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok This is the first passenger flight to Germany using this fuel. With this, KLM once again demonstrates that flying on e-SAF is technically possible, despite the current challenges surrounding…
On June 9, 2026, KLM Cityhopper, in cooperation with INERATEC, MB Energy and Hamburg Airport, carried out a passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg with a 5% mixture of synthetic kerosene (e-SAF). This is the first passenger flight to Germany with this fuel. KLM proves once again that flying with e-SAF is technically possible, despite the current challenges of scalability and availability, according to the airline in a statement.
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