Why DHL believes getting ahead on SAF is a competitive advantage

Why DHL believes getting ahead on SAF is a competitive advantage

June 25, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 166

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Robert Hyslop discusses DHL's significant increase in sustainable aviation fuel usage and its implications for the aviation industry.

In this episode, we speak with Robert Hyslop, Executive Vice President of Global Aviation at DHL Express, who oversees one of the world’s largest dedicated air cargo networks and has helped turn the company into one of the biggest corporate buyers of sustainable aviation fuel. He discusses: Tripling SAF usage in a single year: How DHL moved from 3.5% to 10% SAF use within a year by securing reliable suppliers early and signing offtake agreements globally, purchasing allotments well ahead of w...

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