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Tour de France: helicopters will use SAF

Two operators will employ mixes of 30 to 50% for technical support and TV

The helicopters used to fly the 2023 Tour de France cycling competition will use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). These are Airbus Helicopters single-engine H-125 aircraft used to transport VIPs and the organizers of the sports competition, and twin-engine EC-355s used by France Télévisions. The operator Hélicoptères de France will use 50% mix while the tour operator Aso 30%. "We use 7 to 9 helicopters for...

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Paris, France, 07/06/2023 09:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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