BioFlight Fuels Receives INSAT Funding to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production from Renewable Natural Gas

BioFlight Fuels Inc., a Canadian biofuels company specializing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel production from renewable natural gas, has received funding support from the Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technologies for its SAF Flight School project. This initiative represents a significant step toward unlocking new feedstock sources, supporting commercialization efforts, and contributing directly to Canada's net-zero aviation targets by transforming municipal biogas into clean, renewable fuel for the aviation sector.

The project involves collaboration with Bright Spot Climate and Ivys Adsorption to assess and verify the lifecycle performance of SAF produced through BioFlight's Fischer–Tropsch conversion pathway. This technical validation process will establish a comprehensive supply chain framework ensuring transparency and sustainability from feedstock to final fuel product. 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.

Keith Strachan, CEO of BioFlight, emphasized the project's significance in the company's mission to decarbonize aviation. The validation of producing SAF from renewable biogas and RNG establishes the foundation for large-scale commercial SAF production in Canada. This development enables accelerated advancement of SAF production capabilities, expanded partnership opportunities, and progress toward the goal of powering Canadian flights with clean fuel.

The INSAT program 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 SAF development and adoption in Canada's efforts to reduce aviation emissions. Initiatives like BioFlight's SAF Flight School contribute to building domestic expertise and infrastructure necessary for supporting this critical transition in the aviation industry.

BioFlight's first commercial SAF facility, Terminal 1 in Sarnia, Ontario, is currently under development. This facility will convert renewable natural gas from municipal and agricultural sources into certified drop-in aviation fuel. The plant is projected to produce over 15 million kilograms of Neat-SAF annually, along with other by-products including renewable Naphtha. This production scale represents a substantial contribution to Canada's sustainable aviation fuel supply chain.

The SAF Flight School project directly supports Canada's net-zero commitments by advancing renewable energy innovation and creating new economic opportunities across clean fuels and aerospace sectors. Upon completion, BioFlight's technology is expected to achieve meaningful greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to conventional jet fuel. This advancement positions Canada as a potential leader in sustainable aviation technology development while addressing critical environmental challenges in the transportation sector. Additional information about the program is available at https://strix.aero/.