Leonardo Test Flight Proves PT6’s SAF Credentials

Tony Osborne December 07, 2023
SAF-fueled Leonardo AW139
Credit: Leonardo
LONDON—Leonardo Helicopters has completed its first flight with a helicopter fueled with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The 75-min. flight using a Leonardo’s AW139 twin-engine medium helicopter marks the first time the ubiquitous Pratt & Whitney PT6 engine had been flown with 100% SAF. One of...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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