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Fuji Dream Airlines' Embraer E175 performs SAF fueled flight
Embraer E175
Fuji Dream Airlines
Image: Fuji Dream Airlines
Rafael Ramos
3/24/2022
On March 16, Fuji Dream Airlines flew from Shizuoka base to Nagoya Komaki airport, Japan, in its SAF-fueled Embraer E175.
Euglena, a company specializing in the cultivation of the alga of the same name, Euglena, in partnership with the FDA, provided SUSTEO. It is a fuel made from used cooking oil and Euglena algae.
SUSTEO emits CO2 in the combustion stage just like fossil fuels, but the alga Euglena absorbs CO2 through photosynthesis during its life cycle, thus achieving carbon neutrality.
SAF is still very little used, since its costs are high. However, using algae could become a complement to other biofuel feedstocks, as there is usually not enough supply for large-scale SAF application.
Embraer E190
Image: Embraer
Image: Fuji Dream Airlines
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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