Airbus and partners embark on SAF deliveries in China
Tianjin, 14 October 2022 – Airbus has opened a new sustainable aviation chapter in China as an A320neo for China Eastern Airlines – first time…
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Airbus A400M first test flight with SAF: One step forward to a more sustainable military aviation
The A400M programme team with the Military Air Systems unit of the Defence and Space division has kicked off its test flight campaign with Sustainable…
Pratt & Whitney Canada Announces Certification of PW127XT-M Regional Turboprop Engine
Longueuil, Quebec, August 26, 2022 – Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today that Transport Canada Civil Aviation has…
First helicopter flight powered solely by sustainable aviation fuel
Berlin, An Airbus H225 has performed the first ever helicopter flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) powering both Safran’s Makila 2 engines. This flight,…
Japan’s first SAF helicopter flight with H215
Tokyo, 1 June 2022 – Airbus Helicopters in Japan and Japan’s leading helicopter operator Nakanihon Air (NNK) have jointly performed the country’s first ever helicopter…
ATR successfully performs test flights with 100% SAF in one engine
Toulouse, February 2, 2022 – Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR today announced that it has successfully performed a series of ground and flight tests on its…
SAF orders three H145s for EMS missions in France
Marignane, 16 June 2021 – SAF Group will be operating three more five-bladed H145s for emergency medical services (EMS) in France. These three aircraft will be…
Aviation leaders launch first in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on commercial passenger jet
Toulouse, 18 March 2021 – A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on…
SAF expands fleet with an order for six light single and light twin helicopters
French Alps-based civil operator SAF Group has ordered six new Airbus’ helicopters for emergency medical service (EMS) operations, mountain rescue, aerial work and passenger transport….
Third H135 delivered to EMS operator SAF Group earlier this year
Airbus Helicopters has completed deliveries of three H135s, the latest version of its family, for emergency medical services (EMS) operations by SAF Group. The first…