Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines to Begin Using Local Biofuel in 2026 through Par Hawaii Partnership

Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines plan to start operating flights with biofuel produced in Hawaii in early 2026. The airlines, owned by Alaska Air Group, are investing in a joint venture with Par Hawaii to cultivate Camelina sativa for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

This initiative aligns with Hawaii's goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2045. The Par Hawaii facility, which began renovations to produce renewable fuels, aims for an annual output of 61 million gallons, with a SAF capacity of up to 60%.

Initial feedstock will include canola oil and used cooking oil. Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines, which currently consume over 200 million gallons of jet fuel annually, are set to be the first customers for locally produced SAF. The Hawaii Department of Transportation supports this effort with policies aimed at achieving 50% SAF use by 2035 and 100% by 2045.