Speaking at the Airlines 2022 conference, Vere pointed out the first military flight to use 100% SAF had just operated. However, she acknowledged other countries could buy SAF cheaper.
Earlier at the event, Virgin Atlantic boss Shai Weiss criticised the pace of SAF innovation. He said investors were “still awaiting final details, or more likely, as is common in the UK, another consultation”.
Vere said five SAF plants would be under construction by 2025 and acknowledged there would need to be support for SAF, which is more expensive to produce than conventional fuel.
