Virgin Atlantic Operates First 100% SAF Transatlantic Flight

Virgin Atlantic 787

The flight was operated on Boeing 787 equipment.

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Virgin Atlantic has operated the world’s first transatlantic flight powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from London to New York, a move it says proves SAF is a safe drop-in replacement for fossil-derived jet fuel and the only viable solution for decarbonizing long-haul aviation. Virgin...
Helen Massy-Beresford

Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.

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