Bell and Safran Collaborate on Use of SAF in Bell 505

Wednesday, March 09, 2022 at 05:00 PM ET

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Linda Deslatte, vice president of commercial programs for Bell joined Safran Helicopter Engines executive vice president of programs Bruno Bellanger in announcing the introduction of SAF into the Bell 505. [Photo: Julie Boatman]

Key Takeaways:

Rotorcraft manufacturers at the 2022 Heli-Expo highlighted a collective responsibility towards driving a sustainable future.
Bell Helicopter and Safran announced a partnership to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Bell 505, with Safran aiming for 100 percent SAF integration.
Safran's sustainability strategy focuses on engine efficiency, hybridization, and the adoption of SAF, targeting 100 percent SAF use in the future.
Bell's civilian helicopter shipments experienced a positive rebound in 2021, with the Bell 505 leading deliveries at 63 units.

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It’s our collective responsibility to keep driving toward a sustainable future—that was a key message that cut across many rotorcraft manufacturers participating in the 2022 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo, from the “Meet the Regulators” opening session on Tuesday to partnership announcements such as that between Bell Helicopter and Safran on the use of sustainable aviation fuel in the Bell 505 on Wednesday at the show.

Linda Deslatte, vice president of commercial programs for Bell joined Safran Helicopter Engines executive vice president of programs Bruno Bellanger in making the announcement.