Gulfstream G600 Sets Aviation Milestone with First 100% SAF Transatlantic Flight

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. achieved a groundbreaking feat with the world's first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on their Gulfstream G600 aircraft

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Departing from Savannah, Georgia, and landing in Farnborough, England, the G600's 6-hour, 56-minute journey marks a pivotal moment in aviation history

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The flight utilized Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (neat HEFA), a SAF variant, reducing lifecycle CO2 emissions by at least 70% compared to standard jet fuel

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Mark Burns, president of Gulfstream, emphasized the critical role of SAF in business aviation's journey towards decarbonization and environmental sustainability

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Data from this mission will help evaluate aircraft compatibility with future low-aromatic renewable fuels under challenging conditions like extended cold temperatures

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Anthony Rossi, VP at Pratt & Whitney Canada, commended Gulfstream's initiative, aligning with their efforts to ensure engine compatibility with 100% SAF

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The G600, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW815GA engines, demonstrates Gulfstream's commitment to leading sustainable innovation in aircraft design and propulsion technologies

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Pratt & Whitney's engines, including the PW800 family, have accumulated over one billion hours of flight since 1963, signifying a legacy of reliability and trust in aviation

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This historic flight by Gulfstream not only sets new sustainability benchmarks but also furthers the industry's collective effort towards 100% SAF usage and net-zero emissions

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