Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada concluded a series of five emission and contrail measurement flights on a D328 Uplift research aircraft using a fully synthetic Fischer-Tropsch (FT) fuel, preparing for the use of future sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) produced using power-to-liquid (PtL) technology.
This helps pave the way to ensure Deutsche Aircraft’s next generation 40-seater D328eco - powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT-S engines - will be ready to operate with future specifications for 100% SAF from the aircraft’s entry into service in 2027.
“To achieve our industry goals, we must enhance collaboration in research and technology while securing strong support from government and energy providers to scale up Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Power-to-Liquid (PtL) production," said Dave Jackson, CEO of Deutsche Aircraft.
“This new capability, along with the overall performance and efficiency of the D328eco and its PW127XT-S engines, will establish new benchmarks in regional aviation,” said Nico Neumann, COO of Deutsche Aircraft.
Maria Della Posta, president of Pratt & Whitney Canada, said: “Our PW127XT engine series delivers unrivalled performance in terms of fuel burn, emissions, and operating economics, and will further drive sustainability by operating with more sustainable aviation fuels, including future specifications for 100% SAF.”