A revolutionary development has occurred in the aviation world. In the near future, those white marks left behind by airplanes, namely condensation marks, will no longer exist. So, what is the secret of this miracle? Answer: SAF, i.e. Sustainable Aviation Fuel. So, what harm did these scars do to whom? Details are in our news…
White trails left by planes disappear, sustainable fuels arrive
SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) is a type of fuel obtained from renewable resources and used by mixing with traditional fossil fuels. Used cooking oils, food scraps It is produced from materials such as. Currently, all aircraft can fly on a mixture of 50 percent SAF and 50 percent fossil fuel. The aim is to ensure that all aircraft can fly with 100 percent SAF by 2030. This means fewer white marks in the sky and a cleaner environment.
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, German Aerospace Center (DLR) and SAF manufacturer Neste examined the performance of SAF and its effects on climate in a joint study called ECLIF3. In the study, Airbus A350 aircraft operating entirely with SAF were used. The results are truly impressive: The use of SAF reduced the formation of ice crystals in the white trails left by aircraft by 56 percent, reducing the negative impact of these white trails on the climate by 26 percent.
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There are several successful methods for the production of SAF: The HEFA (Hydrotrated Esters and Fatty Acids) method produces fuel from vegetable oils and used oils. The Alcohol to Jet (AtJ) method converts alcohols such as ethanol and isobutanol into PURE. Finally, eFuels produces synthetic fuels using green hydrogen and carbon dioxide. These methods make SAF more widespread and accessible.
White Condensation trails left by airplanes are one of the factors contributing to climate change. The use of SAF can play an important role in combating climate change by reducing the formation of these traces. Studies show that SAF not only reduces carbon footprint but also mitigates impacts on climate change.
Aircraft of the future will be environmentally friendly, with fewer white condensation marks and a lower carbon footprint. This is good news for both our planet and our future. So, what do you think about this innovation? Don’t forget to share your comments with us…