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 using 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), confirming flawless engine performance.
- This milestone demonstrates Williams' engine compatibility with 100 percent SAF, marking a crucial step in their "Blue Planet Initiative" and the broader aviation industry's goal to significantly reduce carbon emissions, emphasizing the need for accelerated SAF production and affordability.
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