Textron Inc. announced that a Bell 505 helicopter has surpassed 700 flight hours using blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This milestone was achieved in collaboration with Safran Helicopter Engines. The Bell 505, powered by the Arrius 2R engine, has been operating with SAF since July 2022 at the Bell Training Academy. Engine operability and aircraft performance assessments have shown positive results. Safran Helicopter Engines stated that the Arrius 2R, and all of its engines, are currently able to operate with up to 50% drop-in SAF, with plans to enable 100% drop-in SAF capability in the future.
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