Virgin Atlantic Completes First Transatlantic Flight Powered by Biofuel

Despite the Historic Achievement, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Currently Accounts for Only 0.1% of Airlines' Fuel Consumption

Virgin Atlantic successfully completed the first-ever transatlantic flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is derived from waste fats and plant sugars.
The flight, which traveled from London to New York, emitted 70% less carbon than conventional kerosene, the standard fuel for air travel.
Despite the success, SAF currently accounts for only 0.1% of airlines' fuel consumption due to its high cost and limited supply.
Experts argue that significant investment and regulatory support are needed to scale up SAF production and make it a viable solution for decarbonizing the aviation industry.
Virgin Atlantic's achievement is seen as a crucial step in the aviation industry's goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.