Case Study: Innovation in aviation

Intertek Caleb Brett is a global leader in testing and inspecting petroleum, chemical and biofuel cargoes. Across nearly 400 sites worldwide, we deliver 24/7 independent quantity and quality inspection and laboratory testing services.

Our expertise in scientific and analytical assessment supports the entire supply chain for biodiesel, ethanol, biomass and other biofuels, providing quality and safety solutions to a wide range of industries. Drawing on our bedrock of Science-based Customer Excellence, our inspectors and chemists deliver data-driven insight, innovation and continuous improvement to refiners, producers and blenders, distributors, consumers and research institutes.

Ground-breaking sustainable jet fuel
For more than a decade, we have been helping SkyNRG develop a robust Total Quality Assurance programme to provide their customers with sustainable jet fuel that’s just as reliable and safe as traditional petroleum Jet A1 fuel.

In the aviation industry, building confidence and assuring the highest possible safety and quality is essential for a new commodity like sustainable jet fuel. We were delighted to play such an important role in the quality control of the fuel used in the first sustainable (bio) jet fuel flights.

Following recent amendments to the ASTM D-7566 specification for describing aviation turbine fuels and ensuring the quality of synthetic blending components, regular flights using sustainable jet fuel are now possible. The testing and inspection services we deliver across the world now include testing the 100% pure sustainable (bio) jet fuel component, along with the final 50% blend with petroleum jet fuel used for commercial flights.