Embraer’s Phenom 300E, Praetor 600 complete flight tests with 100% sustainable aviation fuel

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Embraer announced Oct. 15 that it has successfully tested the Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 on 100 percent neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The tests, with one engine running on 100 percent SAF, were performed at Embraer’s Melbourne facility in Florida and provided significant insight into systems’ performance when utilizing blends up to 100 percent SAF, which was provided by World Fuel.

The tests had collaboration of the engine and fuel-system suppliers Honeywell Aerospace, Parker, Pratt & Whitney Canada and Safran.

The use of SAF is a critical part of Embraer’s commitment to sustainability, and the company said this milestone demonstrates its dedication to adapting its current products to be as sustainable as possible and promoting adoption among customers and in the industry.

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SAF is a renewable energy source that can reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by up to 80 percent compared to traditional jet fuel, making it a crucial part of Embraer’s targets of reaching carbon-neutral operations by 2040 and supporting the aerospace sector in achieving its net-zero emissions target by 2050.

“We are proud to have successfully flown the Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 on 100 percent neat SAF, an important step as our operators are increasingly interested in and adopting this fuel,” said Michael Amalfitano, president and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets. “This achievement is an important milestone in our journey towards net-zero emissions by 2050 and demonstrates our commitment to sustainability, our customers and our stakeholders.”

Currently, all Embraer aircraft are approved to use SAF blends of up to 50 percent mixed with conventional jet fuel, based on ASTM International specifications.

However, possible future specifications allowing for fuels containing up to 100 percent SAF can maximize the potential for reducing emissions by utilizing sustainable, nonfossil-based sources.

Embraer said its commitment to sustainability is a core part of the company’s business strategy, adding that it is continuously exploring new ways to reduce its environmental impact.

The Phenom 300 and Praetor 600 flights on 100 percent neat SAF are significant milestones in these efforts, the company stated.