{"id":120835,"date":"2023-11-06T13:59:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T13:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=120835"},"modified":"2023-11-06T13:59:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T13:59:15","slug":"virgin-atlantic-to-run-transatlantic-flight-fuelled-by-cooking-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/travel\/virgin-atlantic-to-run-transatlantic-flight-fuelled-by-cooking-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Atlantic to run transatlantic flight fuelled by cooking oil"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Come fry with me: Virgin Atlantic given green light for first transatlantic flight using fuel made from cooking oil<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Virgin Atlantic plane is powered by 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The first flight will fly from London Heathrow to New York JFK on November 28\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: Winning shots from Landscape Photographer of the Year 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Virgin Atlantic has been granted permission to operate the first transatlantic flight powered by 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (Saf).<\/p>\n<p>The Civil Aviation Authority said it has approved the flight, which is due to take place from London Heathrow to New York JFK on November 28.<\/p>\n<p>Saf is produced from sustainable sources such as agricultural waste and used cooking oil.<\/p>\n<p>It cuts carbon emissions by up to 70 per cent compared with traditional jet fuel, but it is currently several times more expensive to produce.<\/p>\n<p>Saf can currently be used in jet engines to a maximum blend of 50 per cent with kerosene without the need for any modifications.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/06\/12\/77457463-12715003-image-a-5_1699275589735.jpg\" height=\"393\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Virgin Atlantic has been granted permission to operate the first transatlantic flight powered by 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The CAA analysed various aspects of Virgin Atlantic&#8217;s planned flight before granting the operating permit, including undertaking ground testing with an engine running on 100 per cent Saf.<\/p>\n<p>CAA chief executive Rob Bishton said: &#8216;As the UK&#8217;s aviation regulator, it&#8217;s important that we safely enable the industry to embrace more sustainable practices and push the boundaries of what&#8217;s possible to create a greener aviation industry.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;This permit not only allows Virgin Atlantic and others to showcase their commitment to sustainability, but also serves as an example of how the industry is always exploring new technologies.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Innovation and sustainability are vital areas of work, but they must go hand in hand with safety.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;This is a reminder that together we can drive change, reduce emissions and make the skies greener for generations to come.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/06\/12\/77456277-12715003-image-a-73_1699273694644.jpg\" height=\"386\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The CAA analysed various aspects of Virgin Atlantic&#8217;s planned flight before granting the operating permit, including undertaking ground testing with an engine running on 100 per cent Saf. Pictured: London Heathrow airport<\/p>\n<p>Transport Secretary Mark Harper said: &#8216;The world&#8217;s journey to decarbonising flight starts here in the UK, with today&#8217;s announcement helped by Government funding so people can continue to travel how they want, in a way that&#8217;s fit for the future.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;By turning waste materials into the fuel of the future that will power our aviation sector, it&#8217;s UK innovation that is leading the way with the world&#8217;s first transatlantic 100 per cent Saf-powered flight.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss said: &#8216;The Civil Aviation Authority&#8217;s permit to fly Flight100 marks a key milestone and a huge achievement for all the teams working towards this historic flight.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Getting to this point has been more than a year in the making and taken radical collaboration across our consortium partners and Government.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We&#8217;re committed to using 10 per cent Saf by 2030, but to get there we need the Government to support the creation of a UK Saf industry. 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