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 entirely by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with its H225 model.
This milestone is a significant step towards Airbus's goal of reducing helicopter CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and certifying 100% SAF use, which could cut CO2 emissions by up to 90%.
SAF is critical for drastically reducing the aviation industry's carbon footprint, lessening dependence on crude oil, and bolstering local economies, with Airbus aiming to certify its widespread use across all commercial aircraft by the end of the decade.

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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.