The flight, powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), is expected to take off in 2023. Shapps announced the ambitious project during his visit to the USm where he met with airline executives and invited the aviation sector to work closely with the UK government to deliver the demonstrator flight.
Estimates suggest a UK sustainable aviation fuel industry could support up to 5,200 UK jobs directly, as well as a further 13,600 through global exports. The industry estimates its annual turnover could reach £2.3bn by 2040.
