- IAE successfully tested the V2500 engine with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance Hannover.
- The consortium includes Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation, and MTU Aero Engines AG.
International Aero Engines AG (IAE) has successfully tested the V2500 engine with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance Hannover, Germany. IAE, a consortium comprising Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation, and MTU Aero Engines AG, powers the A320ceo family aircraft and the Embraer C-390 Millenium with the V2500 engine.
Kim Kinsley, President of IAE AG and Vice President of Mature Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney, stated, “This test demonstrates the V2500 engines’ contribution to aviation sustainability.” With nearly 3,000 V2500-powered aircraft in service globally, IAE acknowledges its role in achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
Kinsley anticipates that most IAE company shops will use SAF in the coming years. The test used 100% hydro-processed esters, fatty acids, and synthetic paraffinic kerosine (HEFA-SPK) fuel supplied by Nestle. Pratt & Whitney collaborates with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative,
(CAAFI) and ASTM International to develop future specifications for 100% SAF. MTU Maintenance Hannover conducted the first 100% SAF test on a V2500 engine, demonstrating their commitment to SAF usage. The V2500 engine offers a 3% fuel burn and emissions advantage over previous-generation engines.
It is approved for operation with SAF blended at up to 50% with conventional Jet A and A-1 fuel. The V2500 engine powers commercial, cargo, and military platforms globally.