Boeing Unveils 777-200ER SAF Demonstrator

Boeing has unveiled the latest test platform for its long-running ecoDemonstrator environmental research initiative: a 777-200ER (extended range).

Thom Patterson

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 01:01 PM ET

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Boeing’s 777-200ER test platform has been painted with a special ecoDemonstrator livery, celebrating the program’s 10th anniversary. [Courtesy: Boeing]

Key Takeaways:

Boeing launched its 10th ecoDemonstrator test platform, a 777-200ER, signifying a decade of environmental research aimed at reducing aviation's carbon emissions and improving operational efficiency.
The program rigorously tests new technologies, with approximately one-third historically transitioning into operational Boeing products and services, supporting the company's commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The current 777 will flight-test various innovations, including SMART vortex generators for aerodynamic efficiency, a water conservation system, 3D-printed aircraft components, and environmentally friendly refrigerants, alongside continued sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) analysis.

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Boeing (NYSE: BA) unveiled this week the latest test platform for its long-running ecoDemonstrator environmental research initiative: a 777-200ER (extended range).

This marks the 10th year of the program, which boasts testing 230 projects on nine airplanes, including this year’s jet. Research on the various technologies has helped reduce carbon aircraft emissions, improve operational efficiency, and increase safety, according to Boeing.