Virgin Atlantic pioneers sustainable transatlantic flight with 100% green fuel
Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline to complete a transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The flight, named Flight 100, was powered by a blend of processed cooking oil, waste animal fat, and synthetic aromatic kerosene made from waste corn. This milestone demonstrates that SAF can be a safe and viable replacement for fossil-derived jet fuel, contributing to the decarbonization of long-haul aviation. The use of low-carbon fuel is expected to reduce emissions in the airline industry until electric and hydrogen-powered flights become more widespread.