FedEx is scaling its sustainable aviation fuel procurement through new agreements projected to secure more than 20 million gallons of neat SAF across five U.S. airports through 2027.
The agreements span FedEx operations at Newark Liberty International Airport, Oakland International Airport, Miami International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The fuel is expected to be delivered at blend ratios ranging from 30% to 50%, depending on the location.
This procurement move is part of a broader strategy to source 30% of the company’s jet fuel from alternative sources by 2030, while working toward a long-term goal of achieving carbon-neutral global operations by 2040.
Greg Paulus, vice president of Enterprise Sourcing, indicated that the expansion of SAF within the FedEx air network has been enabled in part by state and federal incentives. In 2025, the company secured approximately 5 million gallons of neat SAF through agreements that resulted in the deployment of 16.5 million gallons of blended SAF across five U.S. airports.
Karen Blanks Ellis, chief sustainability officer and vice president of Environmental Affairs at FedEx, stated that expanding procurement allows the company to employ more SAF in its network while bolstering the demand for greater production and scale.
FedEx intends to continue evaluating opportunities to expand the use of SAF as the market develops, specifically where supply, infrastructure, and economic factors align with the needs of its air network.
FedEx Corp. provides a wide range of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. The company reports annual revenue of $86 billion and employs more than 450,000 people.
