At the 2025 Paris Air Show, aircraft maker ATR and French energy company ATOBA ENERGY signed an agreement to help regional airlines use more eco-friendly fuel. This agreement aims to make it easier for airlines to get access to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which is considered better for the environment than traditional jet fuel, reports Aviacion al dia.
The two companies will work together to set up systems that allow airlines, even those in remote areas, to get this fuel more easily. They will also help airlines understand how to use SAF within the rules that apply to air travel, without affecting their regular operations.
Since not all airlines can get direct access to SAF, ATR and ATOBA ENERGY will also use a system that lets airlines receive credit for using eco-friendly fuel, even if it’s not the exact fuel going into their planes. This system is based on a method that helps companies track and reduce their overall impact on the environment.
ATR’s Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, said that using cleaner fuel is one of the best ways to cut pollution from flying in the short and medium term. She pointed out that many smaller airlines struggle to get SAF, and this partnership is meant to fix that problem and make the fuel available to airlines all over the world.
Arnaud Namer, the head of ATOBA ENERGY, said he was proud to be part of a plan that gives all airlines a chance to use cleaner fuel. He explained that their method allows airlines, no matter where they are located, to reduce the amount of pollution they cause.
This effort is part of ATR’s bigger goal to make all of its planes ready to run entirely on sustainable fuel by the year 2030. This goal supports international efforts to fight climate change and is being developed with help from local and national governments.
The agreement also aims to improve trust in the aviation industry by sharing clear and accurate information about how this fuel affects the environment. By being open about the fuel’s benefits, ATR and ATOBA ENERGY hope to help more airlines make better choices for the planet.
This partnership is seen as a strong step toward making flying more environmentally friendly, especially for smaller airlines that often face challenges in making the switch.
