RAF Performs First SAF Aerial Refueling

C-130
Credit: SAC Samantha Holden RAF
LONDON—The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has aerially refueled both a C-130 Hercules and a Eurofighter Typhoon with near-50% blends of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as part of ongoing efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. SAF was transferred to the C-130 and Typhoon during aerial refueling...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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