International Conference on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs)

26. May 2025, 9:00 - 16:00
Austro Engine, Ferdinand-Graf-von-Zeppelin-Straße 1 (Hangar), 2700 Wiener Neustadt

Join Diamond Aircraft / Austro Engine for an exclusive international conference on SAFs! Held in their hangar, this event brings together experts from policy, research, and industry to explore the future of SAFs. Get ready for engaging presentations, insightful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.

Organizer

Diamond Aircraft / Austro Engine

The Conference is organized in cooperation with the Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Cooperation Programme (AMF TCP) of the International Energy Agency (IEA). The AMF TCP promotes the development and use of advanced motor fuels to reduce CO₂ emissions and improve efficiency in the transport sector.

Program

  • 09:00 Welcome Drink/Coffee
  • 09:30 Policy
    • Welcome from Austria
      Ingrid Kernstock (Austrian Ministry)
    • National SAF activities, the national SAF-Roadmap and TAKE OFF (funding programme Austria)
      Ingrid Kernstock (Austrian Ministry)
    • ICAO CORSIA SAF Pathways and their CIs 
      SAF production capacities – status and perspectives

      Michael Wang (Argonne, US)
    • Discussion and Q&A (panel of speakers)
      Moderation: Jesper Schramm (AMF Chair)
  • 10:40 Coffee Break
  • 11:10 Industry & Research
    • Industry: SAF in piston engines for general aviation
      Felix Zahradnik (CTO Austro Engine)
    • Industry: The dawn of SAFs: What can we expect in Austria?
      Walter Tesch (OMV)
    • Research SAF: Relevant research acitivities
      Martin Berens (TU Wien, Stiftungsprofessur; non CO2 effects)
    • Research SAF : Experiments in SAF Combustion
      Robert Krewinkel (TU Graz, ITTM)
    • Discussion and Q&A (panel of speakers)
      Moderation: Jesper Schramm (AMF Chair)
  • 12:15 Lunch
  • 13:45 – 15:45 Technical excursions Austro Engine / Diamond Aircraft
    Felix Zahradnik (CTO Austro Engine)

Participant Information

No participation fee (limited number of participants)

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