Update on Trial of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for F-16 Jets

Debated in Parliament on 28 Feb 2023.

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The RSAF has completed a trial using blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel for F-16 jets, which reduced carbon emissions by approximately 27% without causing engine performance issues or defects.
The blended fuel costs three times more than conventional Jet Propellant-8 fuel, making it too expensive for current adoption.
Due to the high cost, the RSAF will not adopt the blended fuel for its aircraft at this time.
The RSAF will monitor market developments and reconsider the fuel if prices drop to a cost-effective level.
There are currently no plans to expand the use of the blended fuel to all F-16 jets or other aircraft until costs become more manageable.

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Leon Perera

Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Defence (a) whether he can provide an update on the progress of the trial using sustainable aviation fuel for F-16 jets as announced in 2021; and (b) whether there are plans to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel for use in all F-16 jets and other aircraft.

Ng Eng Hen

RSAF has completed a trial on the use of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its F-16s. A mixture of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel and conventional jet propellant fuel resulted in carbon emission reduction of approximately 27%. While no deterioration in engine performance and no fuel-related engine defect were detected, the cost of the blended fuel was three times that of conventional Jet Propellant-8 fuel.

Given the significant escalation in operating cost, RSAF will not be adopting the use of the blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its aircrafts for now. It will monitor market developments and review the case again if prices fall to levels where its requirements can be met in a cost-effective manner.

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The RSAF has completed a trial using blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel for F-16 jets, which reduced carbon emissions by approximately 27% without causing engine performance issues or defects.
The blended fuel costs three times more than conventional Jet Propellant-8 fuel, making it too expensive for current adoption.
Due to the high cost, the RSAF will not adopt the blended fuel for its aircraft at this time.
The RSAF will monitor market developments and reconsider the fuel if prices drop to a cost-effective level.
There are currently no plans to expand the use of the blended fuel to all F-16 jets or other aircraft until costs become more manageable.

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Update on Trial of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for F-16 Jets

Debated in Parliament on 28 Feb 2023.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The RSAF has completed a trial using blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel for F-16 jets, which reduced carbon emissions by approximately 27% without causing engine performance issues or defects.
The blended fuel costs three times more than conventional Jet Propellant-8 fuel, making it too expensive for current adoption.
Due to the high cost, the RSAF will not adopt the blended fuel for its aircraft at this time.
The RSAF will monitor market developments and reconsider the fuel if prices drop to a cost-effective level.
There are currently no plans to expand the use of the blended fuel to all F-16 jets or other aircraft until costs become more manageable.

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Leon Perera

Ng Eng Hen

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The RSAF has completed a trial using blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel for F-16 jets, which reduced carbon emissions by approximately 27% without causing engine performance issues or defects.
The blended fuel costs three times more than conventional Jet Propellant-8 fuel, making it too expensive for current adoption.
Due to the high cost, the RSAF will not adopt the blended fuel for its aircraft at this time.
The RSAF will monitor market developments and reconsider the fuel if prices drop to a cost-effective level.
There are currently no plans to expand the use of the blended fuel to all F-16 jets or other aircraft until costs become more manageable.

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Update on Trial of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for F-16 Jets

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