Industry Aviation industry companies collaborate to perform Perfect Flight in Sweden

The project sees every element in the flight management process being optimised to keep carbon emissions to a minimum. Sweden is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2045, and this flight is a major step forward.

72 passengers including media were on board the Braathens Regional Airlines ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft. The perfect flight was powered by sustainable aviation fuel supplied by Air BP and produced by Neste. The fuel produces up to 80% fewer emissions compared to conventional jet fuel. Air BP is operating at over 250 locations throughout the country, which have been certified as carbon neutral since 2016.

Anna Soltorp - Head of Sustainability, BRA said: “We want to continue to fly ‘perfectly’ in the future. To achieve this, it is important that we can access sustainable aviation fuel in sufficient quantities and at the right price. For that, we need political initiatives. We intend to continue the development of sustainable flying to make every flight as close to perfect as we possibly can. As a society we need to take action to combat climate change and drastically reduce emissions, aviation must play its part in this. Today, we have demonstrated what can be achieved through more efficient flying without compromising connectivity. It is another positive step forward.”

Tom Anderson - ATR Senior Vice President, Programs and Customer Services, added: “Today, using existing technology and available solutions, we have pushed the boundaries even further. This great achievement wouldn’t have been possible without using an ATR aircraft, as our ATR 72-600 version uses 40 percent less fuel and emits 40 percent less CO2 than a regional jet. We are delighted to have taken up this challenge and demonstrate what is possible, which will hopefully set an example for other communities around the world.”

Braathens Regional Airlines is one of the largest regional airlines in Sweden. 2.2 million passengers use the airline every year. As of April 1, 2019, Braathens is the only commercial airline to compensate for all emissions of GHG, included in the ticket fare. Moreover, the airline offers passengers to use fossil-free biofuel when booking. The carrier is a leading player in the development of sustainable aviation operations and a good example for every airline.