First study on in-flight use of pure sustainable aviation fuel in a passenger jet shows early promise
Neste Corporation, Press Release, 29 November 2021 at 1 p.m. (EET) Photo: © Airbus, S.RamadierInitial findings from a world-first study of the impact of 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on both engines of a commercial jet have provided promising early results.The ECLIF3 study (‘Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels’), involving Airbus, Rolls-Royce, German research centre DLR and SAF producer Neste, marks the first time 100% SAF has been measured simultaneously on both engines of a commercial passenger aircraft – an Airbus A350 aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce