"SAF is a vital part of Airbus' ambition to decarbonize the aviation industry, and we are working closely with a number of partners to ensure a sustainable future for air travel," said Steven Le Moing, New Energy Program Manager for Airbus. "Aircraft can currently only operate using a maximum 50% blend of SAF and fossil kerosene; this exciting collaboration will not only provide insight into how gas-turbine engines function using 100% SAF with a certification view but identify the potential emissions reductions and environmental benefits of using such fuels in flight on a commercial aircraft, too." Dr. Patrick Le Clercq, Eclif Project Manager at DLR, said: "By investigating 100% SAF, we are taking our research on fuel design and aviation climate impact to a new level. In previous research campaigns, we were already able to demonstrate the soot-reduction potential of between 30 and 50% blends of alternative fuels. We hope this new campaign will show that this potential is now even greater.