Cathay Group, DHL Express sign new sustainable aviation fuel deal

The partnership is expected to cut GHG emissions by about 7,190 tonnes.

Cathay Group and DHL Express have entered into a new agreement to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on regional cargo flights, aiming to cut carbon emissions in air freight.

Under the deal, Cathay will provide DHL Express with 2,400 tonnes of SAF for flights departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport, Tokyo Narita International Airport, and Singapore Changi Airport.

These flights are operated by Air Hong Kong, a Cathay-owned carrier that handles express cargo services for DHL.

Continuing through 2025, the partnership is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 7,190 tonnes, equivalent to the emissions of over 100 flights from Hong Kong to Singapore with an Airbus 330 freighter. ​

This SAF deal builds on the long-standing partnership between DHL Express and the Cathay Group, including through Air Hong Kong.

“This partnership marks the first SAF uplift on Air Hong Kong flights, a key milestone for Cathay as we continue to expand the SAF usage across our global network,” said Tom Owen, director of cargo at Cathay.