SAS’ goal is net-zero emissions by 2050. An important part of achieving this goal is to develop and use technological innovations such as electric aircraft on shorter trips.
On 2 June at 12:00 CET SAS opens seat reservations for its first-ever commercial electric flight in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. SAS invites travelers to join in writing this next chapter in aviation history with 30 seats available for reservation on each of the three inaugural flights – which are expected to take place during the course of 2028.
SAS’ goal is net-zero emissions by 2050. An important part of achieving this goal is to develop and use technological innovations such as electric aircraft on shorter trips.
“Since its inception in 1946, SAS has been one of the pioneers in the airline industry, being for instance the first commercial airline operator to fly over the North Pole to significantly shorten flight time between continents. A groundbreaking activity for which SAS received the Columbus Prize. The fact that we can now invite our passengers to the next major milestone in the future of aviation is a natural continuation of that pioneering spirit and a significant step on our journey towards more sustainable aviation,” says Anko van der Werff, President & CEO of SAS.
Reservations start 2 June at 12:00 CET.
Facts
- Reserve a seat at flysas.com/electric – maximum two seats per reservation and person
- Reservations will be made available on 2 June at 12:00 CET in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
- Departure day: To be communicated to travelers by email when decided
- Place of departure: To be communicated to travelers by email when decided
Towards a more sustainable aviation
Being a driving force in a more sustainable aviation is our priority, and we are working actively to lower CO₂ emission and reduce climate impact. This includes supporting innovation and partnerships to find new solutions, making investments in new, more fuel-efficient aircraft, increasing production and use of more sustainable aviation fuels and many other enhancements to our inflight offerings and service.
Significant sustainability milestones include:
- 2019: a partnership with Airbus to pave the way for large-scale use of low- and zero emission commercial aircraft.
- 2019: SAS cooperates with Heart Aerospace to drive the development of electric aircraft. Subsequently, in September 2022, SAS signed a letter of support concerning their new electric ES-30 to its regional fleet.
Future sustainability targets include:
- 2030: 50% noise reduction compared with 2010
- 2030: Sustainable aviation fuel equivalent to SAS’ domestic production.
- 2050: Net-zero carbon emissions in line with IATA’s updated ambition.
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