Rolls-Royce has successfully completed a series of tests with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on its latest generation of business aviation engines, the Pearl 15 and the Pearl 10X. The tests took place at Rolls-Royce’s Business Aviation headquarters in Dahlewitz, Germany, and are part of the company’s ongoing ambition to play a leading role in the journey to achieve net zero flight by 2050.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels are a key element of our sustainability strategy, as they will play an important role in decarbonising long-haul flight. With its outstanding environmental performance, the Pearl family is already setting new standards in the ultra-long-range corporate jet market.
SAF is a sustainable alternative to conventional jet fuel that is made from waste-based sustainable feedstocks such as used cooking oils and waste fat. It has the potential to significantly reduce net CO2 lifecycle emissions by about 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.
The tests demonstrated that Rolls-Royce’s current engine portfolio for large civil and business jet applications can operate with 100% SAF, laying the groundwork for moving this type of fuel towards certification. By the end of 2023, Rolls-Royce will have proven that all its in-production Trent and business aviation engines are compatible with 100% SAF. –Dr Dirk Geisinger, Director Business Aviation, Rolls-Royce
This is a significant milestone in the journey to decarbonize business aviation. Beyond opening up great possibilities in the aviation world, it has the immense benefit of acting as a boon to nature. This success further illustrates Rolls-Royce’s committed leadership in developing sustainable solutions in this field.
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