Airbus and Masdar team up: captured CO2 and green hydrogen to produce SAF

Airbus and clean-energy company Masdar have teamed up to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with green hydrogen and captured CO₂.

The two companies have extensive plans to to support the development and growth of the global market for SAF. Airbus and Masdar (based in Abu Dhabi) will work closely together in the areas of green hydrogen, and direct air capture technology that allow for the collection of atmospheric carbon dioxide. The combination of captured CO₂ and hydrogen could be used to produce synthetic SAF, the companies said.

SAF based on green hydrogen and direct air capture could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 95 percent compared with conventional jet fuel. Investing in new technologies like these is important as estimates from market research company Precedence Research indicate the worldwide SAF market will grow to more than $14 billion by 2032.

Mikail Houari, president of Airbus Africa and Middle East, commented on the deal: “At Airbus, we continue to lead the industry towards a more sustainable future. We are committed to contributing to driving innovation to support the ambition set by IATA, ATAG, and ICAO to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.”