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 flight-tested its FJ44-4 engine for 3.5 hours using 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), confirming flawless engine performance.
- This achievement, part of Williams' "Blue Planet Initiative," demonstrates the compatibility of their engines with 100% SAF, marking a significant step towards decarbonizing aviation.
- The company highlights the critical need to accelerate the production of SAF to make it more widely available and affordable for the industry to achieve its carbon reduction goals.
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