Virgin Atlantic SAF-only experimental flight saved 95 tonnes of CO2 compared to a standard Virgin flight on the same route, 64pc less emissions.
The airline has released data from their analysis of the world’s first commercial transatlantic flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from London to New York in November 2023.
Commercial aircraft are currently limited to a maximum blend of 50pc SAF and 50pc conventional jet fuel.
Flight100 was issued a one-off Permit to Fly approval in early November 2023 from the Irish, Canadian and American civil aviation authorities.
The use of SAF also led to a 40pc reduction in non-CO2 particulate emissions and burned 350kg less fuel than expected.
Virgin Atlantic is calling for a radical scaling up of global SAF production and urging the Westminster government to implement its SAF mandate for 10pc adoption by 2030.
