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As the aerospace industry works toward net-zero emissions by 2050, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is one of the most promising pathways to success. But despite the latest progress, the widespread adoption of SAF faces significant challenges. So, what’s ahead for the alternative fuel option?
In this episode, our Aerospace Group’s Steve Sipprell, director of next-generation air dominance systems, and Jeff Skinner, director of engineering, answer the top questions about SAF and discuss how it impacts overall decarbonization efforts.
Question 1: How is SAF different than traditional jet fuel?
Question 2: What makes SAF ‘sustainable’?
Question 3: Are there different types of SAF?
Question 4: Why isn’t SAF more mainstream today?
Question 5: Are current fuel systems and components compatible with SAF?
Question 6: How will SAF impact fuel system development in the future?
Question 7: In recent months, a couple of 100% SAF-powered flights made headlines. What does the success of these flights say about SAF?
Question 8: Is SAF the most feasible pathway to net zero carbon emissions?
Question 9: What should we expect in the years to come?
Question 10: Why should everyone listening be excited about SAF?
Jeff Skinner
As the director of engineering for our Aerospace Group, Jeff leads global engineering activities for our fuel and motion control systems. He oversees new product development and introduction, research and development, and sustainability and aftermarket programs.
Jeff joined Eaton in 2001 as a stress analyst in our Jackson, Mississippi facility. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Mississippi State University. He is Eaton-certified in design for Six Sigma and a licensed Professional Engineer.
Steve Sipprell
Steve Sipprell is the director of next-generation air dominance (NGAD) systems for our Aerospace Group. In this role, Steve oversees all aspects of technical governance as well as systems design through certification and compliance. He also serves as the single point of contact for customer and Eaton leadership reviews of the NGAD program. Before this position, he was a chief engineer for our fuel and motion control systems.
With more than 37 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Steve has held various engineering leadership positions with McDonnell Douglas, Boeing and Eaton.
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