In 2022, American Airlines consumed around 3.6 billion and 2.6 million gallons of jet and renewable fuel, respectively. Jet fuels were the primary source of the company to power the engines. However, the usage of renewable energies has been increasing, which is in line with the company's climate mitigation strategies. American Airlines aims to achieve a net zero emission level by 2050. As of February 2023, American Airlines is one of the main purchasers of "Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)".
Fuel use of American Airlines from 2020 to 2022, by type
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Jet fuel*
Renewable jet fuel**
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*Jet fuel consumption represents the amount of Jet fuel that mainline and subsidiaries, Envoy, PSA, and Piedmont consume.
**Renewable jet fuel means the jet fuel sourced from sustainable feedstock.
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