Flying Green: Experience Virgin Atlantic's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flight to New York

Virgin Atlantic's flight 100 from London to New York became the world's first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a commercial jet. The flight aimed to demonstrate the technical feasibility of sustainable aviation but also highlighted that the industry is not yet ready to fully convert to SAF. Safety checks and regulatory approval were required for the flight, which was not allowed to carry paying passengers. While the technology is promising, production capacity needs to scale up significantly to meet future mandates. The flight also emphasized the importance of optimizing flight routes and reducing fuel burn to make flying more eco-friendly.