New fuel unveiled at Dubai Airshow 2025
A Milestone Addition Strengthening Aviation Sector Sustainability Goals
Yousif Lootah: We are proud of this achievement that reflects our sustainable commitment to innovation
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 15 September 2025: Lootah Biofuels, a Dubai-based leader in clean energy, today announced the launch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the UAE market, making it one of the few local companies to offer this type of fuel. This milestone supports the UAE’s vision of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 and reinforces the country’s aviation sector sustainability goals.
The new achievement was unveiled at Dubai Airshow 2025, taking place from November 17 to 21, with wide international participation from aviation and aerospace companies worldwide.
Leadership and Innovation
On this occasion, Yousif Lootah, CEO of Lootah Biofuels, said:
“As one of the first local suppliers of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, we are proud to launch SAF in the UAE market and showcase it at Dubai Airshow to local and international stakeholders and leading companies in the aviation industry.”
He added: “This initiative reflects Lootah Biofuels’ sustainable commitment to innovation, reinforces our alignment with the UAE’s sustainability vision, and brings us closer to our aspirations of collaborating with global aviation partners to accelerate decarbonization.”
Panel Discussion
As part of Dubai Airshow 2025, Yousif Lootah will participate in a high-level panel discussion on aviation sustainability, alongside prominent global figures, to explore the future benefits of sustainable fuels. The company will also sponsor the Aviation & Space Sustainability 2050 Conference, highlighting its leadership role in driving the transition to clean energy.
Dedicated Plant
Regarding SAF, Lootah Biofuels is partnering with international production facilities to add this fuel to its extensive portfolio of bio-based products. The fuel is produced from Used Cooking Oil (UCO) and waste-derived fats, in accordance with ASTM D7566-24 and ICAO CORSIA standards.
Initially, the fuel will be available to customers via imports from global partners. Meanwhile, engineering and feasibility studies for establishing a dedicated SAF production plant in the UAE have already been completed.
Key Advantages
Sustainable Aviation Fuel provides several benefits:
– Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%.
– Blendable with Jet A-1 fuel up to 50% by volume.
– Ensures cleaner combustion with very low sulfur and aromatic hydrocarbon content.
– Suitable for use by airlines, private jets, cargo, government fleets, and ground support operations.
Strategic Vision
Lootah Biofuels has adopted a three-phase roadmap for SAF deployment:
– Short-term: Importing SAF to meet immediate market demand.
– Medium-term: Operating a local production facility in the UAE.
– Long-term: Localizing full production to enhance energy security, reduce imports, and create more green jobs.
About Lootah Biofuels:
Established in 2010 in Dubai to meet the region’s growing demand for alternative fuels, Lootah Biofuels is the first commercial biofuel company in the Middle East. Its mission is to provide and innovate sustainable long-term energy solutions through accelerated production capacity, diversification of supply channels, and redefining biodiesel quality.
Lootah Biofuels continues to expand access to sustainable, eco-friendly biofuels and renewable clean energy sources.
