Zero signs MOU with Airbus to advance eSAF

In the UK, Zero has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to advance the development of synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) and enable commercial-scale adoption of the technology by combining their unique resources and expertise. Both companies have made significant contributions to the field – Zero secured the Guinness World Records® title of “first aircraft powered by synthetic fuel” in 2021 and Airbus has successfully tested commercial and military aircraft with 100% SAF. Their collaboration demonstrates a firm commitment toward aviation’s 2050 Net-Zero goals.

In commercial scale production Zero’s 100% drop-in synthetic SAF will be manufactured in a fully carbon-neutral process using just air and water. The fuel’s energy density and ability to power existing engines without modification make it an ideal solution for aviation, which faces distinct challenges as a hard-to-abate sector. Zero’s agreement with Airbus could lead to a new technology pathway being certified for the everyday use of eSAF in aviation.