BioFlight Fuels Receives INSAT Funding to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production from Waste Sources

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 converting municipal biogas into clean, renewable fuel for the aviation sector. The project represents a significant step in transforming waste materials into valuable energy resources for air transportation.

Working in collaboration with Bright Spot Climate and Ivys Adsorption, BioFlight will assess and verify the lifecycle performance of SAF produced through its Fischer–Tropsch conversion pathway while developing a comprehensive supply chain framework that ensures transparency and sustainability from feedstock to final fuel product. Keith Strachan, CEO of BioFlight, emphasized that this project marks an important milestone in the company's mission to decarbonize aviation. He stated that by validating the pathway of producing SAF from renewable biogas and RNG, they are building the foundation for large-scale, commercial SAF production in Canada.

The funding comes from INSAT's third wave of support, delivered by Strix, which specifically targets Canadian innovators accelerating the transition to low-emission aviation technologies. The initiative recognizes sustainable aviation fuel as the most immediate and scalable pathway to achieving net-zero aviation by 2050. Michel Dion, CEO of Strix, highlighted the essential role of sustainable aviation fuels in Canada's emission reduction strategy, noting that initiatives like BioFlight's SAF Flight School contribute to building the domestic expertise and infrastructure necessary to support this transition.

This project directly supports Canada's net-zero commitments by advancing renewable energy innovation and creating new economic opportunities across both the clean fuels and aerospace sectors. Upon completion, BioFlight's technology is expected to achieve meaningful greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to conventional jet fuel. The company's first commercial SAF facility, Terminal 1 in Sarnia, Ontario, is currently under development and will convert renewable natural gas from municipal and agricultural sources into certified drop-in aviation fuel. This facility is projected to produce over 15 million kilograms of Neat-SAF annually, along with other by-products such as renewable Naphtha. For additional information about the INSAT program, visit https://strix.aero/.