Gulfstream made world’s first transatlantic flight with renewables, 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has officially completed a trans-Atlantic journey utilizing entirely sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Executed on November 19, the voyage was conducted aboard a Gulfstream G600 aircraft, commencing from the company’s headquarters in Savannah and concluding 6 hours and 56 minutes later at Farnborough Airport in England.
The propulsion of the aircraft was driven by Pratt & Whitney PW815GA engines, both exclusively fueled by 100% SAF. This landmark achievement not only underscores the feasibility of sustainable aviation but also underscores the potential for the aviation industry to adopt renewable fuels with reduced carbon, sulfur, and aromatics.
The valuable insights gathered from this extended-duration flight will aid Gulfstream and its key partners in assessing the compatibility of aircraft with forthcoming low-aromatic renewable fuels, especially in challenging conditions such as cold temperatures.
Mark Burns, president, of Gulfstream, said:
“Gulfstream is innovating for a sustainable future. One of the keys to reaching business aviation’s long-term decarbonization goals is the broad use of SAF in place of fossil-based jet fuel. The completion of this world-class flight helps to advance business aviation’s overarching sustainability mission and create positive environmental impacts for future generations.”
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