French military NH90 helicopter complete test using 100% SAF
In New Jersey, AINonline reported that France’s General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) has made the first test flight of an NH90 helicopter with sustainable aviation fuel. The SAF test was completed on February 3 during a flight from the DGA test center at Essais en vol in Istres. One of the helicopter’s two RTM322 engines used 100% SAF, according to the report. The report also noted that Safran Helicopter Engines is working to certify operations with 100% SAF while assessing any operational impact amongst its partners and customers. The company’s turbine range is currently certified to run on 50% SAF. The NH90 flight was made in cooperation with Safran, Airbus Helicopters, and Total Energies. Total produced the SAF from used cooking oil using hydro processed esters and fatty acids technology.
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