BioFlight Fuels Secures INSAT Funding for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative

BioFlight Fuels Inc., a Canadian biofuels company focused on producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel from renewable natural gas, has received funding support from the Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technologies for its SAF Flight School project. This initiative will help unlock new feedstock sources, support commercialization efforts, and contribute directly to Canada's net-zero aviation targets by transforming municipal biogas into clean, renewable fuel for the aviation sector.

The project represents a significant step in addressing aviation emissions, which account for approximately 2-3% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Working with partners Bright Spot Climate and Ivys Adsorption, BioFlight will assess and verify the lifecycle performance of SAF produced via its Fischer–Tropsch conversion pathway while developing a supply chain framework ensuring transparency and sustainability from feedstock to fuel. This comprehensive approach addresses both technical validation and practical implementation challenges facing the emerging SAF industry.

Keith Strachan, CEO of BioFlight, emphasized the project's significance, stating that validating the pathway of producing SAF from renewable biogas and RNG builds the foundation for large-scale, commercial SAF production in Canada. The funding enables acceleration of SAF production capabilities, partnership expansion, and progress toward powering Canadian flights with clean fuel. This development comes as global aviation faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining operational efficiency.

INSAT's third wave of funding, delivered by Strix, supports Canadian innovators accelerating the transition to low-emission aviation technologies. The initiative recognizes SAF as the most immediate and scalable pathway to achieving net-zero aviation by 2050. Michel Dion, CEO of Strix, noted that developing and adopting sustainable aviation fuels will be essential as Canada works to reduce emissions in aviation, with initiatives like BioFlight's SAF Flight School contributing to building domestic expertise and infrastructure needed to support this transition.

The SAF Flight School project directly supports Canada's net-zero commitments by advancing renewable energy innovation and creating new economic opportunities across clean fuels and aerospace sectors. Upon completion, BioFlight's technology is expected to achieve meaningful greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to conventional jet fuel. This aligns with international aviation climate goals and positions Canada as a potential leader in sustainable aviation technology development.

BioFlight's first commercial SAF facility, Terminal 1 in Sarnia, Ontario, is now under development. The plant will convert renewable natural gas from municipal and agricultural sources into certified drop-in aviation fuel. Terminal 1 is expected to produce over 15 million kilograms of Neat-SAF annually, along with other by-products like renewable Naphtha. This commercial-scale operation demonstrates the practical viability of converting waste streams into valuable aviation fuel while reducing environmental impact.

The broader implications extend beyond environmental benefits to include economic development, energy security, and technological leadership. As the aviation industry seeks sustainable alternatives to conventional jet fuel, projects like BioFlight's contribute to building the necessary infrastructure, supply chains, and technical knowledge required for widespread SAF adoption. For more information about the INSAT program, visit https://strix.aero/ and for project details, see https://strix.aero/news/announcement-strix-third-wave-of-projects/.