First long-haul flight fully powered by sustainable aviation fuel takes off
Publishing timestamp: 2023-11-28 10:30:50
Summary
Virgin Atlantic has conducted a test flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a trans-Atlantic route from London to New York. The flight aims to demonstrate the viability of greener air travel and the potential for SAF to replace fossil-derived jet fuel. However, challenges such as supply shortages, higher costs, and concerns over the sustainability of feedstocks used to generate biofuel remain obstacles to widespread adoption. The use of SAF in existing aircraft engines without adaptations is seen as an advantage, but more investment and regulatory support are needed to scale up production.
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