Turning Forestry Waste Into Sustainable Fuels
Powering Positive Change
A dependable solution for decarbonizing aviation
Flying Forest converts forestry waste into sustainable aviation fuel, reducing lifecycle eCO₂ emissions by up to 80% and addressing critical supply shortages. With trusted, scalable technologies Flying Forest delivers a dependable solution for decarbonizing aviation.
Flying Forest has selected the city of Iisalmi in Finland to build its first bio-oils facility. Iisalmi has an abundance of sustainable waste biomass for feedstock and is will well located for logistics and offtake partnerships and are fully supportive of this project.
We Produce SAF from Waste Biomass from the Forests
At Flying Forest, we harness the power of waste biomass from forests to create clean, renewable Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). By utilizing sawmill by-products and forest residues, we turn what was once waste into a valuable resource that helps power the future of aviation. Our approach not only reduces reliance on fossil fuels but also contributes to healthier forests and ecosystems. Through innovative technology and sustainable practices, we are transforming the aviation industry and helping it soar toward a greener future.
Our Vision
We envision a world where forestry waste fuels flights providing a sustainable future for global travel through proven, responsible technologies
Our Mission
To lead the aviation industry’s journey to net zero by transforming forestry waste into sustainable aviation fuel, providing a reliable, low-carbon, global resource for the future of aviation
Our Goal
By 2030 the Flying Forest operations will be producing over 300,000 tons of SAF p.a. using scalable and proven technology
The Flying Forest Process
Flying Forest utilizes proven, scalable Fischer-Tropsch technology to convert forestry waste into sustainable aviation fuel, reducing lifecycle CO₂ emissions by up to 80% while ensuring fuel quality and regulatory compliance.
First Phase: Gasification
Sustainable forestry waste sourced from the sawmills of Finland, such as sawdust and wood chips, is thermally converted into a gas through a process called gasification.
During gasification, the biomass is heated in a low-oxygen environment, breaking it down into a purified synthesis gas (syngas) composed mainly of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H₂).
Second Phase: Fuel Synthesis
Purified syngas is introduced into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor where, under controlled temperature and pressure, the syngas molecules combine to form liquid hydrocarbons, creating a synthetic fuel which is refined to meet ASTM D7566 standards for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
SAF can be blended with conventional jet fuel or used as a drop-in replacement, reducing lifecycle CO₂ emissions.
Iisalmi-Finland
A location chosen for efficiency and impact
Flying Forest’s brand new facility in Iisalmi, Finland, stands at the heart of Europe’s sustainability revolution. Based in the heart of one of the world’s most responsibly managed forestry regions Flying Forest’s site is strategically located for superb offtake logistics and remarkable feedsock supply.
Within 100km of the plant is an annual supply of 1.125 million cubic meters of wood chips, 562,500 cubic meters of sawdust, and 562,500 cubic meters of bark which ensures a consistent sustainable feedstock for years to come.
Spanning 26.8 hectares and zoned for heavy industry, the location was chosen not just for its natural assets but for Finland’s leadership in green innovation and strong regulatory support for biofuels. This modualr facility is strategically positioned with easy access to rail and road transportation.
