Bell and Safran Collaborate on Use of SAF in Bell 505

Wednesday, March 09, 2022 at 05:00 PM ET

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Linda Deslatte, vice president of commercial programs for Bell joined Safran Helicopter Engines executive vice president of programs Bruno Bellanger in announcing the introduction of SAF into the Bell 505. [Photo: Julie Boatman]

Key Takeaways:

The rotorcraft industry is collectively committed to driving toward a sustainable future, a key message at the 2022 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo.
Bell Helicopter and Safran announced a partnership to incorporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Bell 505, with Safran aiming to reach 100 percent SAF usage.
Safran's sustainability strategy for engines focuses on efficiency, hybridization, and the adoption of SAF.
The Bell 505, powered by Safran's Arrius 2R powerplant, was Bell's leading civilian helicopter delivery in 2021 with 63 units, contributing to an overall positive trend in shipments.

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It’s our collective responsibility to keep driving toward a sustainable future—that was a key message that cut across many rotorcraft manufacturers participating in the 2022 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo, from the “Meet the Regulators” opening session on Tuesday to partnership announcements such as that between Bell Helicopter and Safran on the use of sustainable aviation fuel in the Bell 505 on Wednesday at the show.

Linda Deslatte, vice president of commercial programs for Bell joined Safran Helicopter Engines executive vice president of programs Bruno Bellanger in making the announcement.