Virgin Atlantic recently announced it has completed the world’s first-ever transatlantic flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by a commercial airline. The flight comes soon after Gulfstream similarly announced it completed a transatlantic flight based on SAF with a private jet. “This flight today shows that sustainable jet…
In a landmark achievement for sustainable aviation, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the completion of the world's first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This historic flight, conducted on November 19, 2023, signifies a significant leap forward in the aviation industry's journey toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions. The Gulfstream…
Rolls-Royce recently announced that it has completed compatibility testing of 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on all its civil aircraft engine types in production. The company said the completion of testing fulfills a commitment it made in 2021 to show that engine technology is not a barrier to the…
The recent announcement from Britain's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) granting Virgin Atlantic permission to operate a transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) marks a significant milestone in the aviation industry’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. This development is noteworthy not only because it involves the use of 100%…
Airlines and manufacturers across the globe are pouring resources and time into finding a fuel solution that will reduce the impact aviation has on the environment. Boeing, the German Aerospace Center, NASA and United Airlines are continuing the search in a rather interesting way. Using a Boeing 737 MAX 10…
Boom Supersonic, the US-based supersonic aircraft manufacturer, is actively working on adapting its supersonic aircraft for defense purposes and advancing its technology for commercial and military applications. The special mission variant of Overture could support various tasks such as quick-reaction surveillance, reconnaissance, command, and control, as well as mobility and…
Sustainable aviation fuels have been getting a lot of attention recently as the world starts focusing more on aviation-related carbon emissions. Alternative propulsion systems like electric motors are still far in the future. In the meantime, the world is turning to sustainable aviation fuels as a necessary measure to reduce…
Recently, United announced a significant increase in funding for the carrier’s Sustainable Flight Fund. The Star Alliance carrier has welcomed eight additional companies alongside the five inaugural founding partners to the fund in an effort to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the industry. The international carrier…
Boom Supersonic announced structural supply agreements with three major aerospace companies for its Overture supersonic aircraft at the Paris Air Show 2023. The Centennial, Colo.-based company has signed agreements with Aernnova for Overture's wings, Leonardo for the fuselage and wing box, and Aciturri for the tail. Overture is the sustainable…
