Virgin Atlantic Achieves Milestone | with World's First 100% SAF Flight | Short Review
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Virgin Atlantic Achieves Milestone | with World's First 100% SAF Flight Virgin Atlantic Achieves Milestone | with World's First 100% SAF Flight Virgin's SAF Flight Success : Virgin Atlantic, in collaboration with Rolls-Royce and Boeing, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the successful launch of 'Flight 100'—the world's first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight. The flight departed from London Heathrow airport bound for New York, marking a significant step towards decarbonizing long-haul aviation. The Journey to 'Flight 100' : The historic flight, utilizing a Boeing 787 powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, symbolizes a year-long collaborative effort. The goal was to showcase SAF as a safe and effective replacement for traditional fossil-derived jet fuel. This successful demonstration proves SAF's compatibility with modern engines, airframes, and existing fuel infrastructure. Consortium-Led Innovation : Virgin Atlantic