AMF TCP Task 66 is organizing a free online seminar series about recent research work on Sustainable Aviation Fuels, with the goal to realize the potential of SAF and their emission reduction contribution to the net-zero target. 
 

Seminar 4: Engine Technology in Aircraft 

• Wednesday, 29th April 2026
• 15:30 - 17:00 CEST 
• Online

Registration here

Agenda:

• Debolina Dasgupta, Argonne - Assessing fuel property impacts on combustor performance for SAF 
• Chong Cheng, DTU - Engine Performance and Emission Characteristics of HEFA, FT-SPK, and ATJ-SPK Sustainable Aviation Fuels 
• Carsten Gachot, TU Vienna - Tribology in a nutshell: From Helicopters to human implants and beyond 

The seminar will be moderated by Jesper Schramm (DTU, Chair AMF TCP). 

An information sheet with a brief overview on the topic of the seminar will be provided soon. 

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Further Seminars - information is continuously updated

• Q1 2026: Status and developments of engine technology in aircrafts using SAF
• Q2 2026: Recommendations of new policy measures to further promote SAF production and utilization

For further information please contact Task Leader Doris Matschegg.
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Past Seminars 

Seminar 3: Monitoring of SAF R&D, demonstration projects and production deployment - Will the global market ramp-up succeed? 

An information sheet provides a brief overview on the topic of the second seminar.

Presentations:

• Léonie Lauer, CENA - CENA SAF-Outlook 2025-2030: Volumes, Technologies, and Market Dynamics
• Esther Hegel, RSB - From Innovation to Certification: Embedding Sustainability in New SAF Technologies
• Preeti Jain, IATA - IATAs view on SAF deployment on a global level
• Stephen Dooley, EU SAF Clearing House - Drivers and drawbacks for the global market ramp up 

The seminar was moderated by Franziska Müller-Langer (DBFZ). 

A summary sheet provides a brief overview about the content of presentations and discussions as well as key messages and research gaps.

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Seminar 2: Process parameters and properties

The second online seminar was held on 20 May 2025 and highlighted recent research on the identification of process parameters and desirable end-use properties of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The seminar was moderated by Doris Matschegg and Dina Bacovsky (BEST).
An information sheet provides a brief overview on the topic of the second seminar.

Presentations:

• Susan van Dyk (SVD Consulting) - SAF Production Technologies - Key Challenges and Opportunities
• Robert McCormick (NREL) - Fuel Property Measurements at Jet Engine Relevant Conditions
• Isaac Ekoto (Sandia) - Measurements and Simulations Used to Elucidate Fuels Specific Soot and Contrail Formation Processes
• Florian Kleissner (TU Vienna) - Application of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Compression-Ignition Aircraft Engines
• Bernd Reiter (AVL) - Worlds First Demonstration of Co-SOEC-based PtL Plant 

A summary sheet provides a brief overview about the content of presentations and discussions as well as key messages and research gaps.

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Seminar 1: Utilization of SAF up to 100%

The first seminar within the online series was held on 24 April 2025 and highlighted recent research on the utilization of Sustainabe Aviation Fuels (SAF) blends up to 100%. The seminar was moderated by Dina Bacovsky (BEST).
An information sheet provides a brief overview on the topic of this first seminar.

Presentations:

• Markus Lehner (MUL) - Development and optimization of alternative process routes to SAF with alcohols as feedstock
• Georg Eckel (DLR) - Assessing climate benefits of SAF: Results from collaborative flight measurement campaigns
• Gurhan Andac (GE Aerospace) - Fuel qualification status including 100% SAF
• Astrid Sonneveld (NESTE) - SAF producer perspective and R&D activities with regards to 100% SAF 

A summary sheet provides a brief overview about the content of presentations and discussions as well as key messages and research gaps.