SAF topics in the area of policy, research and industry
An exclusive international conference on Sustainable Aviation Fuels was held in the hangar of Diamond Aircraft and Austro Engine on 26 May 2025.
This event brought together experts from policy, research, and industry to explore the future of SAFs. The participants enjoyed engaging presentations, insightful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.
09:30 | Policy | |
Welcome from Austria | Ingrid Kernstock, Austrian Ministry | |
National SAF activities | Ingrid Kernstock, Austrian Ministry | |
ICAO CORSIA SAF Pathways and their CIs |
Michael Wang, Argonne, US | |
SAF production capacities status and perspectives |
Franziska Müller-Langer, DBFZ, Germany | |
Discussion and Q&A | moderated by AMF Chair Jesper Schramm | |
10:40 | Coffee break | |
11:10 | Industry & Research | |
SAF in piston engines for general aviation |
Felix Zahradnik, CTO AustroEngine | |
The dawn of SAFs: What can we expect in Austria? | Walter Tesch, OMV | |
Research SAF: Relevant research activities | Martin Berens, Stiftungsprofessur | |
Research SAF: Experiments in SAF Combustion | Robert Krewinkel, ITTM | |
Discussion and Q&A | moderated by AMF Chair Jesper Schramm | |
12:15 | Lunch | |
13:45 | Technical Excursions | Austro Engine / Diamond Aircraft |