Flocks of aircraft from various key manufacturers in the business aviation space gathered at the Salina Municipal Airport, in Kansas, to take part in a new mission: to prove the viability of sustainable aviation fuel for the bizav market. Embraer joined other manufacturers in utilizing sustainable aviation fuels for the journey to NBAA-BACE in 2019, showcasing the commitment to develop better solutions for powering business aircraft.
Sustainable Fuels Power Marquee Fleets Into NBAA-BACE
Key Takeaways:
- Key business aviation manufacturers, including Embraer, Gulfstream, Textron Aviation, and HondaJet, demonstrated the viability of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by flying their fleets to NBAA-BACE.
- Embraer fueled its entire Phenom and Praetor jet display fleet with 100% SAF for flights to the event, underscoring its leadership in biofuel research and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Gulfstream conducted its first "carbon-neutral flights" to the event, utilizing a 30/70 blend of SAF and petroleum-based jet-A, with remaining emissions offset by verified credits.
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