Airbus continues toward a Greener Future. The Aviation giant announced, Monday, that the First A380 to be powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), successfully completed a Test Flight in France.
The Test Aircraft, known as MSN 1, took off from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in Southern France. last Friday, March 25th, before Safely landing around Three hours later. During the Flight, the A380 was powered by One Rolls-Royce Trent 900 Engine running solely on Unblended SAF.
Airbus says French Energy company, TotalEnergies, provided around 29 tons of the Sustainable Bio-Fuel for the Flight. The SAF, which is made in Normandy, comprises a mix of Waste materials, including Used Cooking Oil and other Fats. It results in 90% less Particulate matter, that white stuff you see in the Sky, and Reduces Carbon Dioxide emissions by up to 80%.
This is the Third Airbus Aircraft model to hit the Skies on 100% SAF in the past 12 months, following an A350 in March 2021, and an A319neo in October 2021.
Airbus also plans to run a Second Flight with the same A380 on March 29th, to test the use of the Bio-Fuel during Take-off and Landing.
Currently, the entire Airbus fleet is Certified to Fly with up to a 50% blend of SAF mixed with Kerosene.
The company’s aim is to achieve Certification of 100% SAF by the end of this Decade, to help meet the Industry’s Goal of Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050.
The Experts agree that the Bio-Fuel will be a big help, too. The recent Waypoint 2050 Report, predicts SAF could contribute between 53% and 71% of the required Carbon Reductions.
Airlines such as: Boeing, Gulfstream, and United, have also embraced SAF and carried out successful Flights using the Bio-Fuel.
The A380, which made its Debut back in 2007, is actually No longer in Production as of last year, but it’s clear the Double-Decker Superjumbo Jet still has a role to play.
This particular A380, which has a Special Engine installed at the back, will act as a testbed for New Hydrogen Technologies, and reportedly help Airbus bring a Zero-Emission Aircraft to market by 2035.
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