SWISS teams up with Metafuels to further promote SAF

In a further confirmation of its commitment to using sustainable aviation fuels, SWISS has concluded a new collaboration with the Swiss-based Metafuels SAF technology company.

Partnership Goals
- SWISS + Metafuels are collaborating to accelerate the development and scaling of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
- The aim is to secure long-term access to synthetic fuels and support Switzerland’s role as an innovation hub.

Technology
- Metafuels’ “aerobrew” process converts green methanol (from renewable energy, water, and CO₂) into SAF.
- Flexible feedstocks: biomethanol or e-methanol.
- Compatible with existing aircraft and infrastructure.

Current Projects
- Demonstration plant at the Paul Scherrer Institute (Villigen, Switzerland).
- First commercial SAF plant under development in Rotterdam.

Strategic Importance
- SAF is seen as a key lever for decarbonization in aviation.
- SWISS and Lufthansa Group are preparing for EU and Swiss synthetic fuel quotas from 2030.
- Partnership ensures early access to SAF, helping SWISS meet regulatory and sustainability targets.

Leadership Voices
- Jens Fehlinger (SWISS CEO): stressed the need for industrial-scale SAF production at affordable prices.
- Saurabh Kapoor (Metafuels CEO): highlighted the milestone of securing SWISS as their first airline partner and Switzerland’s role in advancing synthetic fuels.

This collaboration positions SWISS as a front-runner in synthetic SAF adoption, complementing its investments in fuel-efficient aircraft and broader Lufthansa Group initiatives.