Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator Explorer Embarks on a Unique Dual-Fuel Testing Journey!

Boeing, NASA, and United Airlines have united to pioneer in-flight testing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), aiming to decipher its impacts on contrails and non-carbon emissions.

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The White House's SAF Grand Challenge, announced in September 2021, sets an ambitious target of supplying 3 billion gallons of SAF annually by 2030.

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Boeing's ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 737-10, will alternate between 100% SAF and conventional jet fuel during the innovative testing.

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NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science Lab will meticulously analyze the emissions and contrail ice particles from each fuel type mid-flight.

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Chris Raymond, Boeing Chief Sustainability Officer, expressed gratitude and honor in collaborating with esteemed partners for pivotal SAF research.

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The ecoDemonstrator program by Boeing, expanded this year, has been a cornerstone in conducting SAF emissions testing in various flight-test jets since 2021.

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Markus Fischer from the German Aerospace Center highlighted the indispensable role of international cooperation in achieving climate-compatible aviation.

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SAF, derived from renewable and waste feedstocks, has emerged as a potential game-changer in reducing the aviation sector’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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The collaborative research and testing of SAF signify a future where aviation harmoniously coexists with environmental sustainability.

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