An ARJ21 regional aircraft and a C919 passenger aircraft successfully completed their first demonstration flights using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Shanghai and Dongying, respectively, on Wednesday, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). COMAC stated that the demonstration flights highlighted the excellent flight performance of these Chinese commercial aircraft. SAF, a liquid aviation fuel alternative to traditional jet fuel, is made from renewable materials and can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% over its life cycle compared to conventional jet fuel. The application of SAF is a crucial step for the global civil aviation industry to …
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