Williams International recently completed a successful flight test of its FJ44-4 engine using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on their flying testbed aircraft. The flight was conducted from the Williams International flight operations center in Pontiac, Michigan, and flew to points in northern Michigan with a total of 3.5 hours of flight time at a cruising altitude of FL450. This flight test follows extensive material compatibility and endurance testing that validated engine performance and durability using 100 percent SAF.
Williams Completes Flight Test Burning 100 Percent Sustainable Fuel
Key Takeaways:
- Williams International successfully completed a 3.5-hour flight test of its FJ44-4 engine operating on 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
- The engine performed flawlessly, demonstrating full compatibility and durability with SAF, thus validating its performance.
- This milestone is a significant step in Williams' initiative to decarbonize aviation, highlighting the potential for 100 percent SAF to help the industry achieve carbon-neutral goals.
- A critical next step for wider adoption is accelerating the production of SAF to make it more widely available and affordable.
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