In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and Leonardo announced that ADA’s AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter accomplished two flights powered by aviation fuel blended with SAF in Abu Dhabi last month. These flights using SAF on an ADA commercial helicopter marked a first in the UAE and Middle East, Leonardo said. Nader Ahmed Al Hammadi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Aviation, noted that Abu Dhabi Aviation is keen on collaborating with its strategic partners to expedite carbon removal from the aviation sector, contribute to achieving the country’s climate targets, enhance fuel efficiency, and preserve it. He added, “We reaffirm ADA’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s efforts in the aviation sector to ensure sustainable growth and its adoption in the future.” “The SAF flights in the UAE performed by ADA’s AW139 have shown what’s possible in support of the rapid evolution of sustainability requirements in aviation. This technology can deliver real benefits in the region and widely across geographies, for all missions and can be readily available,” said Gian Piero Cutillo, Leonardo Helicopters’ Managing Director.
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