Boeing will more than double purchases of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) this year to 5.6 million gallons (21.2 million liters) to support its commercial operations in the United States, the aircraft manufacturer said Wednesday.

The fuel will be supplied by Neste, the world's largest producer of SAF, Boeing said.

"This acquisition of SAF represents 25% of Boeing's total aviation fuel needs last year," Sheila Remes, the company's vice president of environmental sustainability, said in a statement.

The aviation sector has faced pressure from environmental groups to reduce its emissions.

Source: Money Times