Virgin Atlantic’s 100% alternative fuel-powered test flight last year – the first of its kind – reduced CO2 emissions by two-thirds, new data has shown.
The government's SAF mandate will take effect from 1 January 2025
Flight 100, operated by a Boeing 787 twin jet, flew from Heathrow to New York last November powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Revealing its findings from the flight, Virgin on Tuesday (7 May) said the operation had proved SAF was a “safe drop-in replacement for fossil fuel”.
“The use of 100% SAF saved the life-cycle equivalent of 95 tonnes of CO2," said Virgin. "Or 64% of the emissions of a standard London Heathrow to New York JFK flight."
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