TotalEnergies to supply SAF for Volotea’s French operations

The agreement supports the airline’s broader decarbonization strategy and advances the use of SAF in European aviation.

Volotea, the airline connecting Europe’s small and mid-sized cities, has signed a strategic agreement with TotalEnergies for the supply of sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for its flights departing from French airports.

As part of its long-term decarbonization strategy, the company plans to purchase up to 7.5 million liters of SAF from the energy giant between 2025 and 2029. This volume is expected to significantly reduce the airline’s carbon footprint across its French operations.

"SAF is essential for cutting aviation emissions and is fully aligned with our company’s strategic direction," said Louise Tricoire, Vice President of Aviation and Marine Fuels at TotalEnergies.

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), pure SAF can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 90% over its life cycle compared to traditional fossil-based aviation fuel. In practice, SAF is blended with conventional kerosene before being used in aircraft.

Volotea began integrating SAF into its operations in 2022 and has since consumed more than 1.5 million liters. Beyond France, the company collaborates with SAF suppliers in Spain and Italy to promote the use of circular raw materials in fuel production.