Gulfstream G600 Sets Aviation Milestone with First 100% SAF Transatlantic Flight
In an epoch-defining flight, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has catapulted the aviation industry into a new era of sustainability by completing the world’s first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This groundbreaking journey, conducted on November 19, saw the Gulfstream G600 aircraft take off from Savannah, Georgia, and touch down at Farnborough Airport in England 6 hours and 56 minutes later. The G600, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW815GA engines, utilized 100% Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (neat HEFA), a type of SAF. This fuel is a game-changer, boasting at least 70% lower lifecycle CO2 emissions than conventional jet … Continue reading Gulfstream G600 Sets Aviation Milestone with First 100% SAF Transatlantic Flight
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