Bell Flies Model 505 Helicopter On SAF

Bell 505 100% SAF
Credit: Bell
LONDON—Bell is claiming to be the first OEM to fly a single-engine rotorcraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The helicopter manufacturer collaborated with engine producer Safran, fuel system supplier, GKN Aerospace and fuel providers Neste and Virent for the flight with a Bell 505 on...
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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