27/05/2024
🍃🚁 SAF in Offshore Helicopter Operations: Taking Emissions Even Lower 🚁 🍃
As we announced on Earth Day, our journey towards sustainability continues. We’re delighted to share more about Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and its significant impact on reducing CO2 emissions, exemplified by our partnership with at the Baltic Eagle wind farm in Germany.
🚁 Reducing Carbon Footprint with SAF:
In the Baltic Eagle project, our AW139 helicopters, already known for their efficiency, will now fly even greener. By utilizing a 40% SAF blend, we achieve a remarkable 32% reduction in CO2 emissions per passenger per 100 km—further enhancing the 51% reduction compared to Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs).
🌱 Why SAF Matters:
• Sustainability: SAF is derived from non-fossil sources like used cooking oil and other bio-waste materials, which significantly lowers lifecycle CO2 emissions.
• Innovation: Helicopters can currently operate with up to a 50% blend of SAF, with 100% SAF operations on the horizon following successful test flights.
• Impact: Using a 40% SAF blend aligns with global sustainability goals and propels us towards net-zero emissions in air transport.
🌐 Global Commitment:
In November 2023, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) endorsed a Global Framework for SAF and other cleaner energies, targeting a 5% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030. This initiative is key to accelerating the aviation sector’s transition to clean energy, supporting the goal of achieving Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2050, as set by the ICAO Assembly.
🚀 Looking Ahead:
HeliService is proud to fly with a 40% SAF blend for the Baltic Eagle project, supplied by DCC & Shell Aviation Denmark. This is a step towards not only enhancing our operational sustainability but also leading by example in the aviation industry.
Together, let’s embrace these innovations and continue to soar towards a cleaner, greener future. Stay tuned for more updates on our use of SAF in the Baltic Eagle project.