Quietly Walked BackEnvironment
Ed Bastian, CEO: “Delta will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for 10% of its total jet fuel consumption by 2030.”
Delta · June 15, 2022 · Delta Investor Presentation
The Promise
“Delta will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for 10% of its total jet fuel consumption by 2030.”
Ed Bastian, CEO · June 15, 2022 · Delta Investor Presentation
Target
Metric: SAF percentage of fuel
Target: 10% SAF by 2030
Deadline: December 31, 2030
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What Actually Happened
Verdict:Quietly Walked Back
In April 2026, Delta removed this specific target from its website entirely. The airline cited slow technology advancement and insufficient SAF supply. New SAF offtake agreements were announced for 2026, but without a firm percentage target.
Actual result: Target removed from website
Source: Bloomberg, E&E News by Politico (checked Apr 2026)
Timeline
June 15, 2022
Promise made by Ed Bastian, CEO via Delta Investor Presentation
December 2030
Stated deadline
April 2026
Evidence checked — Quietly Walked Back
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