World Standards Day 2024: Intertek Caleb Brett’s Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel Standards

As we mark World Standards Day 2024, it’s essential to acknowledge the critical role standards play in ensuring the sustainable future of industries worldwide. This year’s theme, "Standards for the Changing Climate," highlights the urgent need for global collaboration and adherence to standards that guide industries toward cleaner, greener practices. In line with this, Intertek Caleb Brett continues to lead the way in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) sector by working closely with industry standards such as ASTM D7566, essential for SAF certification. 

The Importance of ASTM D7566 for SAF 

ASTM D7566 is the globally recognized standard for aviation turbine fuel containing synthesized hydrocarbons, ensuring that SAF meets stringent safety, performance, and environmental criteria. SAF, produced from sustainable feedstocks like waste oils, plant materials, and even captured CO2, offers significant greenhouse gas reductions compared to traditional fossil fuels. However, its widespread adoption relies on consistent performance across aircraft and engine platforms. 

The ASTM D7566 standard plays a pivotal role here, as it defines the technical requirements for blending SAF with conventional jet fuel, ensuring the resulting blend performs to the same high standards expected of fossil-derived fuels. This standard helps eliminate any potential operational risks while allowing SAF to be used in existing aircraft engines without modifications, enabling seamless integration into the aviation industry. 

Intertek Caleb Brett’s Expertise in SAF Testing and Certification 

Intertek Caleb Brett has long been a trusted partner in fuel testing and certification, with a deep commitment to ensuring SAF meets the highest standards. Through its extensive experience in aviation fuel testing, the company ensures compliance with ASTM D7566, which is vital to the commercial deployment of SAF. 

By providing comprehensive testing services for SAF, Intertek Caleb Brett verifies that these fuels meet the necessary specifications for blending and use in aviation. These services include fuel composition analysis, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, all critical to ensuring SAF can be safely adopted by airlines globally. 

Why Standards Matter in SAF 

The aviation industry faces immense pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, and SAF is one of the most promising solutions to achieve this goal. However, without the rigor of standards like ASTM D7566, the reliability and performance of SAF would be uncertain. Standards provide the framework for ensuring that SAF is as safe and effective as conventional jet fuel, thereby fostering confidence across the entire supply chain—from fuel producers to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and ultimately, passengers. 

Intertek Caleb Brett’s role in upholding these standards ensures that SAF can be safely and reliably used worldwide, helping to accelerate the aviation industry’s transition to a more sustainable future. As the world pushes for cleaner energy solutions, the importance of strict adherence to fuel standards cannot be understated. 

Celebrating World Standards Day 2024 

On World Standards Day, we recognize the vital role that organizations like Intertek Caleb Brett play in creating a sustainable future through adherence to global standards. As the aviation industry evolves, Intertek’s commitment to testing and certifying Sustainable Aviation Fuel in accordance with ASTM D7566 will continue to drive progress in reducing aviation’s environmental impact, one flight at a time. 

In a world where every effort to combat climate change matters, the work of Intertek Caleb Brett and the adoption of SAF are flying us toward a cleaner, greener future.