A Gulfstream G600 has made the world’s first transatlantic flight powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
During the milestone flight from Savannah, Georgia to Farnborough, UK, both of the business jet’s Pratt & Whitney PW815GA engines were powered by fuel derived from 100% hydro-processed esters and fatty acids (HEFA): produced by World Energy and delivered by World Fuel Services.
“With this transatlantic flight, we are effectively demonstrating both engine and aircraft functionality in a fully operational setting to support future specifications for 100 SAF,” noted Anthony Rossi, vice president of sales and marketing at Pratt & Whitney Canada.
“Future 100% SAF operational approval will add to the versatility, reliability, and fuel efficiency of the PW815GA engine to benefit Gulfstream and our customers,” he concluded.