Virgin Atlantic is set to operate the world’s first “net zero” transatlantic flight, the Department for Transport has announced. Virgin Atlantic and its partners are putting in similar funding. The use of the fuel combined with carbon removal credits will make the flight net-zero, the department said. ReutersCommercial flights can only use the fuel if it is blended with standard aviation fuel at up to 50 per cent. APIt is hoped the London to New York Virgin Atlantic flight will demonstrate the viability of 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel-powered flights.

Source: Ethiopian News December 16, 2022 04:45 UTC