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Gulfstream Flies A G600 Across The Atlantic On 100% SAF Using Pratt & Whitney Engines
Pratt & Whitney Canada and Gulfstream Aerospace have completed the first 100% biofuel-powered transatlantic crossing between Savannah and Farnborough. The biofuel used in the flight has up to 70% lower carbon emissions than conventional jet fuel and was provided by World Fuel Servies. Pratt & Whitney Canada's engines have already been approved for operation with up to 50% SAF blended fuel, and this successful test flight opens up the possibility for the approval of higher SAF usage.… (www.msn.com) More...
Checked the price of printer ink or a bottle of water! Consumers will pay with no thought to the costs. Organic foods, bottles water, makes no difference, consumers will pay!!!
Could be, but it would sure be interesting to see some transparency in this. When it comes to air travel many consumers are very price savvy. Time will tell.
Is anyone ever going to address the costs associated with utilizing SAF? Do these promoters really believe that the increased costs associated with using this fuel are going to be absorbed by the traveling public and operators of aircraft? I don't think the consumers are willing to pay the higher prices.
It kind of reminds me of the problems associated with utilizing "Wide-cut" fuel at times from military and foreign airports. Are there any issues associated with mixing JetA with SAF? Again, silence. Can the fuels be stored in the same facilities, or do we have to have exclusive equipment to process the fuel from storage into the aircraft? Again, silence.
It appears that the promoters of SAF want to eliminate the availability of Aviation Jet Fuel, forcing operators to have to switch to SAF and the increased costs. Same process as the EV promoters are trying to do. Similar situation as they (the promoters) want to force the market to change.
It kind of reminds me of the problems associated with utilizing "Wide-cut" fuel at times from military and foreign airports. Are there any issues associated with mixing JetA with SAF? Again, silence. Can the fuels be stored in the same facilities, or do we have to have exclusive equipment to process the fuel from storage into the aircraft? Again, silence.
It appears that the promoters of SAF want to eliminate the availability of Aviation Jet Fuel, forcing operators to have to switch to SAF and the increased costs. Same process as the EV promoters are trying to do. Similar situation as they (the promoters) want to force the market to change.
“Are there any issues associated with mixing JetA with SAF?”
I read somewhere that JetA contains a particular carbon compound that isn’t in SAF. This compound apparently soaks into seals in the fuel system and pumps, making them seal better. That’s why you see certifications limiting SAF to maximum 50% of a JetA/SAF blend. Apparently researchers are working on figuring out how to make SAF with this compound, while others work on modified fuel systems and seals that won’t need this compound.
(Wish I could remember where I read this so I could post a link.)
I read somewhere that JetA contains a particular carbon compound that isn’t in SAF. This compound apparently soaks into seals in the fuel system and pumps, making them seal better. That’s why you see certifications limiting SAF to maximum 50% of a JetA/SAF blend. Apparently researchers are working on figuring out how to make SAF with this compound, while others work on modified fuel systems and seals that won’t need this compound.
(Wish I could remember where I read this so I could post a link.)
The best fuel is hydrogen, it's clean,
And the passengers on the Hindenburg were impressed with the safety of storing hydrogen in aircraft.
For your information a good deal of buses and trucks run on hydrogen with no problems, but like most Americans your stupid like your president.
A fuel derived directly from living matter.
Sounds like the premise for a good Steven King novel.