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Rolls-Royce Helping To Fuel Aviation’s SAF Revolution
Rolls-Royce is promoting its SAF achievements at EBACE 2023.
 Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X
Rolls-Royce has already run ground tests of the Pearl 10X using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel. (Photo: Rolls-Royce)

With sustainability high on the agenda this week at EBACE, Rolls-Royce (Booth X98) is eager to promote its achievements in bringing greener fuel to its family of business jet engines.

In December, Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream made history by flying the first ultra-long-range business jet with a 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend. The Rolls-Royce BR725-powered G650 made a 2.5-hour flight from Gulfstream’s Savannah, Georgia headquarters using sustainable fuels from both World Energy in Paramount, California, and Virent in Wisconsin. SAF is currently approved up to a 50 percent blend with jet-A.