Airbus Promotes Sustainable Aviation Fuel with ‘Book and Claim’ Model

Airbus introduces a flexible system to enhance the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel across the aviation industry

According to a recent article in Fuels and Lubes, Airbus has launched a ‘book and claim’ initiative to promote the global use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This model allows buyers to ‘book’ a specific volume of SAF and ‘claim’ the associated emissions reductions, even if the physical fuel is consumed elsewhere. The approach aims to increase SAF accessibility, particularly for smaller operators with limited supply infrastructure. 

Airbus plans to pilot this system throughout 2025 by purchasing SAF certificates and managing their sustainability attributes via the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) registry. Julien Manhes, head of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Carbon Dioxide Removals at Airbus, emphasized that this initiative offers an immediate solution to support the growth of the global SAF market and simplifies the process for operators and suppliers.