Embraer Flies Its E195-E2 With 100 Percent SAF Powering One Engine

The demonstration with Pratt & Whitney is the latest of many flight tests with sustainable aviation fuel.

Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 04:02 PM ET

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Embraer said the test demonstrated that the E195-E2 is ready for 100 percent SAF certification and operation once the industry finalizes standards. [Courtesy: Embraer]

Key Takeaways:

Embraer successfully completed a flight test of its E195-E2 airliner with one engine operating on 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), in partnership with engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney.
The demonstration aimed to prove pure SAF as an effective fuel source, beyond the current 50 percent blend certifications, and prepare the aircraft for future 100 percent SAF certification.
This test is part of a broader aviation industry trend, with major companies like Airbus and Boeing also conducting similar SAF viability demonstrations across various aircraft types to reduce emissions.
While critical for decarbonizing aviation, widespread SAF adoption faces production scale-up challenges, with governments setting ambitious targets and offering incentives to increase supply and achieve carbon-free aviation goals.

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An Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) E195-E2 medium-range airliner has successfully completed a flight test with one engine burning 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.

Engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney partnered in the demonstration, which included two days of ground testing at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale International Airport (KFLL) and a 70-minute flight at nearby Vero Beach Regional Airport (KVRB). The aircraft powerplants for the flight were twin Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines.