In the United States (US), Heritage Aviation Inc., a 100 percent employee owned fixed-base operation and FAA-certified 145 repair station along with Avfuel Corporation—a leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services—have announced the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV) in Burlington, Vermont (VT).
When Heritage Aviation received its first load of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in February 2025, it became Avfuel’s first customer in the Northeast US to provide SAF and commit to its consistent availability.
In celebration of the new offering, Heritage Aviation hosted the Honorable Mayor of Burlington, Vermont, Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, and Airport Director Nic Longo at its state-of-the-art, LEED Gold Standard facility on March 21, 2025.
This visit underscored Heritage Aviation’s vital role in supporting Vermont’s aviation industry and the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, while recognizing the FBO for being at the forefront of sustainable aviation operations.
We were honored to welcome Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak to our facility, showcasing the dedication and expertise of our employee-owners, and our commitment to sustainability and the next generation of fuel. We are thrilled to partner with Avfuel and to be its first branded FBO location in the Northeast to offer SAF, bringing the next generation of fuel to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, said Matthew Collins, CEO of Heritage Aviation.
During the visit, Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak and Nic Longo met with Heritage Aviation’s employee-owners to learn more about SAF, the company’s commitment to providing exceptional aviation services, fostering a culture of employee ownership, and embracing sustainable business practices.
As an employee-owned business, Heritage Aviation exemplifies a model of shared success and long-term investment in the region’s economic development.
30 percent target blend.
Heritage Aviation’s SAF from Avfuel—produced by Diamond Green Diesel LLC, a joint venture between a Valero affiliate and an affiliate of Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR)—is made using the HEFA SPK process, meaning it uses lipids, like used cooking oil (UCO), to produce the fuel.
It can lower lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 80 percent compared to conventional jet fuel if used neat in its fully concentrated form.
All SAF is required to be blended with jet fuel before delivery. With target blend percentages of 30 percent neat SAF and 70 percent conventional jet fuel, the SAF Avfuel delivers can lower lifecycle GHG emissions by up to 24 percent compared to conventional jet fuel alone.
We are proud to partner with Heritage Aviation—Avfuel’s premier branded FBO partner in Burlington, Vermont (KBTV)—to bring SAF to the Northeast. It’s a testament to the FBO’s pioneering spirit and commitment to its community and sustainability efforts, said C.R. Sincock, II, EVP of Avfuel.
