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:

An Embraer E195-E2 airliner successfully completed a flight test with one engine operating on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), demonstrating its readiness for future certification and operation with pure SAF.
This test signifies a key step in the aviation industry's shift towards greener fuels, aligning with similar demonstrations by other major manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing.
Despite challenges in scaling up SAF production, government initiatives and industry partnerships are pushing to increase supply and achieve a carbon-free aviation sector by 2050.

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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.