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Virgin Atlantic Airlines

December 9 , 2023 482 days 388 0
  • It flies World’s 1st 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Flight from London to New York, US.
  • It is the first time a commercial airliner has flown long haul on 100% SAF.
  • Derived from sources like waste cooking oil, it has the potential to reduce emissions by up to 70%.
  • But the high cost and tight supply of materials needed to make SAF make large-scale production difficult.
  • Currently, SAF accounts for less than 0.1% of global jet fuel usage.
  • The Aviation industry accounts for an estimated 2-3% of global carbon emissions.

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