Airbus tests sustainable fuels -
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The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has just completed its first flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
This first successful flight was carried out as part of a study on CO2 emissions during the flight of an aircraft using a fuel more sustainable than fossil kerosene.
A study carried out in partnership with Rolls-Royce, the producer of sustainable fuel Neste and the German aerospace agency.
For several years now, the aviation sector has sought to develop sustainable solutions to reduce its environmental impact.
While the use of hydrogen seems like the ideal solution, it is not expected to materialize for many years.
This is why manufacturers and airlines are considering other options, including SAF, the “sustainable aviation fuel”.
Boeing, an American aircraft manufacturer, had already made the first flight with 100% SAF in 2018.
Waiting for hydrogen planes
Currently, legislation requires planes to fly with a maximum of 50% SAF, a type of fuel made from recycled oils, sugar and wood residue.
However, the study by Airbus and its partners seeks to demonstrate that it is possible to carry out flights with 100% sustainable aviation fuel and therefore, to considerably reduce CO2 emissions.
Airbus plans to carry out new flight tests during the month of April, in order to measure CO2 emissions in flight.
While waiting for the launch of the first hydrogen planes, using SAF does indeed seem to be a good solution to reduce the environmental impact of aviation, which has today become one of the real concerns of many travelers.
When things get back to normal, "people will want to connect again, but in a sustainable way," said Simon Burr, director of product development and technology, Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace.
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