Airbus Completes First Helicopter Flight Powered by SAF

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 02:31 PM ET

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A popular search-and-rescue helicopter, the Airbus H225 was powered by two Makila 2 engines using SAF. [Courtesy: Airbus]

Key Takeaways:

Airbus successfully completed the world's first helicopter flight powered by 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using an H225 model.
This achievement is a crucial step towards Airbus's goal of reducing helicopter CO2 emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and certifying 100 percent SAF use, which could cut emissions by up to 90 percent.
SAF is vital for reducing CO2 emissions across the aviation industry, can be blended with conventional fuel without engine modifications, and also offers benefits like reduced crude oil dependency.
Airbus is a leader in SAF adoption, with all commercial aircraft certified for 50 percent SAF blends and a dedicated SAF User Group working to advance its widespread use.

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Airbus completed the world’s first helicopter flight using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) Wednesday in Berlin, Germany.

A popular search-and-rescue helicopter, the Airbus H225 was powered by two Makila 2 engines using SAF, serving as one of the first major milestones towards achieving the company’s goal to reduce CO2 emissions from its helicopters by 50 percent by 2030.