ROLLS-ROYCE AND GULFSTREAM’S SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS AVIATION COLLABORATION

Leading the way towards sustainable business aviation, Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream have conducted the first original equipment manufacturer test flight of a Gulfstream G650 powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

The test demonstrates that current Rolls-Royce engines for business jet and large civil applications can operate with 100% SAF as a full “drop-in” option. Dr Joerg Au, Chief Engineer – Business Aviation and Engineering Director Rolls-Royce Deutschland, said: “Sustainable aviation fuels are essential for the decarbonisation of the skies, as they have the potential to significantly reduce the carbon emissions of aviation and we have already proved they can be used as a drop-in fuel to power existing engines. This flight test with Gulfstream is another proof point that demonstrates the compatibility of our engines with SAF, bringing us another important step closer to enabling our customers to achieve net zero carbon emissions.”

“At Gulfstream, leading our industry closer to decarbonisation is a long-standing priority, and testing, evaluating and promoting new developments in SAF takes us another step closer to that goal,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “We are grateful for our partnership with Rolls Royce to be able to demonstrate yet another milestone in these efforts.