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Virgin Atlantic Makes History: First 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flight

Virgin Atlantic has made history with its flight from London Heathrow to New York JFK, using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This milestone is the result of a year of intense collaboration to showcase SAF as a viable alternative to traditional jet fuel. SAF plays a crucial role in decarbonizing long-haul aviation and achieving Net Zero 2050 goals. Made from waste products, SAF offers up to 70% CO2 lifecycle emissions savings while performing comparably to conventional jet fuel. Flight100, as it's known, is a testament to the potential of SAF. It...