Emirates operates first A380 100% SAF flight

Friday, 22 Nov, 2023 0

Emirates is the first airline to operate an A380 demonstration flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

The flight took off from Dubai with one of four engines powered on 100% SAF, helping demonstrate its potential as a drop-in replacement.

SAF is currently capped at a 50% blend limit in engines for commercial flights.

Airbus, Engine Alliance, Pratt & Whitney, Neste, Virent and ENOC worked on the testing, technical assessments and data analysis for the flight.

The 100% drop-in sustainable aviation fuel used on the flight includes renewable aromatics which closely mimics conventional jet fuel.

The flight carried four tonnes of SAF, comprised of HEFA-SPK provided by Neste (hydro processed esters and fatty acids synthetic paraffinic kerosene).

Adel Al Redha, COO, Emirates said: “This is another proud moment for Emirates and our partners, as we put words into action.”

“This marks another significant step in validating the use of SAF.”

Earlier this year, Emirates successfully completed the first 100% SAF-powered demonstration flight in the region on a Boeing 777-300ER.

Julie Kitcher, Airbus EVP, Corporate Affairs said: “Seeing Emirates flying the world’s largest airliner, powered by an engine running on 100% sustainable aviation fuels is a symbolic moment.”

Emirates recently expanded its partnership with Neste for the supply of over three million gallons of blended SAF in 2024 and 2025 for flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol and Singapore Changi airports.

Learn more about : Emirates ( Asia Pecific )

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