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Helicopter Completes First Flight Using Biofuel
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, recently approved the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), often referred to as biofuel, for the S-92 helicopter as an alternative to petroleum- based fuels. The aircraft completed its first SAF flight. This approval occurs as companies across the aviation industry are taking steps to meet environmental challenges, including transitioning to sustainable aviation fuels certified for Jet A/A-1 fuels.
CHC Helikopter Service of Norway was the first to fly the S-92 helicopter using Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (HEFA-SPK), which is one of seven types of approved SAFs available today. SAFs are capable of reducing lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% when compared to petroleum-based jet fuels. HEFA- SPK is produced from waste and residual feedstock such as used cooking oil.
“As a corporation, we are committed to sustainability and I am proud that our S-92 helicopter is playing a role in a more sustainable future,” said Jason Lambert, Sikorsky’s vice president of Global Commercial and Military Systems. “The aircraft is known for its unmatched advantages, and the use of biofuel is one more attribute on that list.”
GE Aviation, which manufactures the CT7-8A engines that power the S-92 helicopter, supports Sikorsky’s ambitions to reduce carbon emissions through the use of SAF. GE is heavily involved in the qualifying and testing of approved SAF blends.
“The S-92 helicopter’s first flight using SAF further demonstrates how SAF can be used today with our CT7 engines to lower CO2 emissions,” said Harry Nahatis, vice president and general manager of GE Turboshaft Engine programs. “All GE engines are capable of using approved SAF blends without any modifications, and we firmly believe flights like this demonstrate how SAF can contribute to more sustainable flight across the aviation industry.”
Norwegian offshore helicopters will be the first to fly commercial flights on biofuel on the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter. The use of biofuel across the S-92 global fleet is an additional benefit to the offshore oil and gas mission.
28 Sept/Oct 2021
MD Helicopters Bolsters Longstanding Relationship with Trinity Aviation
MD Helicopters Inc. recently announced the renewal of Trinity Aviation’s agreement as an authorized sales representative. The relationship with Trinity Aviation has been both beneficial and longstanding, starting back in 2015.
Trinity Aviation has been a key partner in the used MD aircraft market and this new agreement provides them with the opportunity to sell new platforms. For over 20 years, Trinity has built strong, professional, and long-term relationships within the aviation community. Over the past year, Trinity and MD have worked closely to form the MDVIP program that caters to VIP users, private owners, and operators worldwide. This unparalleled service provides the customer with exclusive and individual attention based on each customer’s specific needs. Although MDVIP is a relatively new program, Trinity has managed to close two new domestic corporate sales. “Our model of ‘All MD Only MD’ provides owners and operators the capability to acquire, liquidate, and modernize their fleets for both new and pre-owned aircraft,” said Trinity Aviation owner Gary Shipman. “This convenience and attention to a focused product line ensure their experience is as high quality as the MDHI aircraft that they are purchasing.”
“MD Helicopters looks forward to our continued relationship with Trinity Aviation while strengthening these ties, which will ultimately provide customers in the rotorcraft marketspace with the best acquisition and post-acquisition service,” said Marc Brodeur, MDHI’s Vice President of Military and Commercial Sales.
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