In Spain, La Vanguardia reported that the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and Vueling are investigating the application and potential effects on current aircraft engines of new sustainable fuels, produced synthetically with slurry or other elements, which reduce CO2 emissions. Researchers explained that the goal of the research is to study “the differences in engine performance when using conventional fuel versus SAF.” They will also analyze other parameters such as temperatures, air flow, and thrust to validate whether the tested SAF meets the necessary requirements for possible certification by ASTM and other aviation regulatory bodies. Specifically, with this project, they are testing a synthetic SAF and an organic one, made from livestock slurry and guayule, a plant that grows in desert areas.
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