World's first 100 per cent SAF 'net zero transatlantic flight' cleared for take-off

James Murray
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Credit: Virgin Atlantic

Consortium led by Virgin Atlantic secures government funding to undertake a net zero emission flight from London to New York

Virgin Atlantic has confirmed plans to next year deliver its first 'net zero emission transatlantic flight', after securing funding from the UK government in support of the pioneering project. The flight...

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