Engines
Rolls-Royce To Begin Unblended SAF Tests
Rolls-Royce is launching testing of 100 percent SAF in one of its Trent engines.
Engineers prepare a Rolls-Royce Trent test engine for operational evaluation on 100 percent SAF today at the company's facility in Derby, UK. The test program will also involve one of the manufacturer's Pearl business jet engines, and test flights. (Photo: Rolls-Royce)
Engineers prepare a Rolls-Royce Trent test engine for operational evaluation on 100 percent SAF today at the company's facility in Derby, UK. The test program will also involve one of the manufacturer's Pearl business jet engines, and test flights. (Photo: Rolls-Royce)

With the intense focus of the aviation industry on the lowering of its carbon footprint, Rolls-Royce is looking ahead to the day when sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) becomes more widely available and will begin exploring the use of 100 percent SAF on one of its engines this week.


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