Last week, JetBlue received the latest Airbus A321 aircraft. On its first ferry flight, the jet marked the airline’s first-ever flight conducted on renewable fuel.

By the end of 2018, JetBlue is scheduled to accept four more A321 aircraft from Airbus. Each of these jets will run on renewable fuel as well. The renewable fuel is chemically equivalent to conventional fuel, a release from JetBlue said, and other renewable types of jet fuel have already been used in a number of different types of flights.

“This is another example of JetBlue acknowledging that a sustainable future for aviation will require cooperation between all parts of the industry,” said Robin Hayes, CEO, JetBlue. “Renewable jet fuel affirms JetBlue’s belief that we can help define our industry’s future path. Our goal is to serve as a market-maker for renewable jet fuel, creating demand and therefore supporting supply. We’re working closely with Airbus to set up infrastructure for more options in the southeast region.”

“Our goal is to source sustainable fuels in the southeastern United States. It is an opportunity to work closely with local stakeholders to scale-up production and the commercialization of sustainable aviation fuels in the region,” said Frederic Eychenne, head of new energies, Airbus. “We are actively seeking ideas to leverage Airbus’ strategy into opportunities for new economic development in Alabama.”