World’s first net zero transatlantic flight to fly from London in 2023

World’s first net zero transatlantic flight to fly from London in 2023

first ever net zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK next year,

first ever net zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK next year,

Virgin Atlantic receiving government funding to fly across pond using SAF

Virgin Atlantic receiving government funding to fly across pond using SAF

In 2023, Virgin Atlantic’s flagship Boeing 787s, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines,

In 2023, Virgin Atlantic’s flagship Boeing 787s, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines,

will take off from London Heathrow and make the journey to JFK

will take off from London Heathrow and make the journey to JFK

a journey made by thousands of people for business, family, & leisure every week.

a journey made by thousands of people for business, family, & leisure every week.

When fully replacing kerosene, SAF can slash lifecycle carbon emissions

When fully replacing kerosene, SAF can slash lifecycle carbon emissions

more than 70% compared to conventional fossil jet fuel

more than 70% compared to conventional fossil jet fuel

use of 100% SAF on flight, combined with carbon removal through biochar credits

use of 100% SAF on flight, combined with carbon removal through biochar credits

it could create a UK industry with an annual turnover of £2.4bn by 2040,

it could create a UK industry with an annual turnover of £2.4bn by 2040,

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