First transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable jet fuel takes off
by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#6GQ6K)
Virgin Atlantic flight, partly funded by UK government, hailed by ministers but criticised by campaigners
The first transatlantic flight by a commercial airliner fully powered by sustainable" jet fuel has taken off from London Heathrow.
Tuesday's Virgin Atlantic flight, partly funded by the UK government, has been hailed by the aviation industry and ministers as a demonstration of the potential to significantly cut net carbon emissions from flying, although scientists and environmental groups are extremely sceptical.
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