Embraer has congratulated the Brazilian Government and the National Congress for the approval and sanction of the “Fuel of the Future” law, which introduces a legal framework to promote the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).

The initiative highlights Brazil’s commitment to the future of sustainable aviation and the nation’s potential to remain a global leader in biofuels, generating jobs, income, technology, and exports.

“We are confident that Brazil will soon be part of this value chain, producing and exporting sustainable aviation fuel,” said Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer. “The approval of the ‘Fuel of the Future’ law demonstrates that the country has all the conditions to be a global leader in the production and use of SAF, and we are honoured to be able to collaborate with this strategic debate.”

The large-scale use of SAF allows for a reduction in carbon emissions of up to 80% when compared to fossil fuels. Embraer believes that a fleet replacement by more efficient aircraft, such as the E2 family, combined with the use of sustainable fuel, are the most effective immediate initiatives for decarbonizing the aviation sector. Currently, all Embraer aircraft are approved to use a blend of up to 50% of SAF mixed with conventional jet fuel.

In 2004, Embraer certified and began serial production of the ethanol-powered Ipanema agricultural aircraft and has advanced in research on biofuels for aviation over the last two decades. Main activities include the process of qualifying new technological routes for the development of SAF, flight tests, and the formulation of studies to promote their production in Brazil in order to contribute to the technical discussion on this topic.