Virgin Atlantic completes first transatlantic flight powered by sustainable fuel

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Virgin Atlantic completes first transatlantic flight powered by sustainable fuel

Virgin Atlantic on Tuesday will operate the world’s first transatlantic flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). 

The flight, called Flight100, will be operated with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner using Rolls-Royce Treen 1000 engines. 

The demonstration flight from London to New York is geared toward proving the capability of SAF as a safe drop-in replacement for fossil-derived jet fuel, compatible with today’s engines, airframes and fuel infrastructure, Virgin Atlantic said. 

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