BELL 525 COMPLETES FIRST FLIGHT WITH SAF

Bell has completed its first flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

The 525 relentless sourced its biofuel from the Avfuel Corp and the brand of Neste MY SAF used is made from renewable, sustainably sourced waste and residue materials. Once blended, Avfuel anticipates a 22-metric ton reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions per truckload

“At Bell, our goal is to set the standard for clean aviation and pave the way for a greener future by minimising our operational impact,” said Michael Thacker, executive vice president, Innovation and Commercial Business, Bell.

“This is a major milestone in our sustainability journey, and we look forward to implementing more carbon emission reduction practices in the future.” The Bell 525 team is currently engaged with the FAA on Type Inspection Authorisation (TIA) and flight testing.