Axens and Airbus partnering to develop SAF production

Axens, a subsidiary of IFPEN (Institut Français du Pétrole Energies Nouvelles) developing a wide range of decarbonisation technologies, and aircraft manufacturer Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their cooperation in the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), announced the two companies on 12/03/2026.

Through this collaboration, the partners will engage in structured discussions on technical aspects of SAF pathways to enhance their shared understanding of current and future technologies, reinforcing ongoing exchanges between their technical teams.

In parallel, Axens and Airbus will jointly explore how to support wider SAF deployment by aligning advocacy efforts, engaging with key stakeholders, and identifying potential opportunities where coordinated action could accelerate project development worldwide. The companies will also look into areas where they could collaborate on regional market analysis and consider joint initiatives that could help de-risk and speed up SAF production scale up.