Airbus said it flew an A380 with one of its four engines running on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, for the first time on March 25.
The flight followed a series of earlier SAF tests using the company’s A350 and A319neo aircraft.
Airbus Tests A380 with 100 Percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Three-hour flight with one of four engines running on unblended SAF marks a high point for company’s test program.
Key Takeaways:
- Airbus successfully conducted its first test flight of an A380 with one engine running entirely on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
- The SAF used for the three-hour flight was unblended and produced from hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA), primarily consisting of used cooking oil and other waste fats.
- This initiative is a critical step towards the aviation industry's ambition of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Airbus, whose aircraft are currently certified for up to a 50% SAF blend, aims to certify for 100% SAF use by the end of this decade.
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