British Airways has made history by becoming the first airline to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced on a commercial scale in the UK. The airline received its first batch of SAF from the Phillips 66 Humber Refinery near Immingham, Lincolnshire, and has added it to pipelines supplying several airports, including Heathrow.
British Airways CEO Sean Doyle highlighted that SAF is crucial for reducing the aviation sector’s reliance on fossil fuels and improving the UK’s energy resilience. SAF production reduces carbon emissions by approximately 80% compared to traditional jet fuel, although it is currently more expensive. This fuel can be blended with standard aviation fuel up to 50%.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps praised British Airways for being the first airline in the world to use SAF produced at scale in the UK, marking an important milestone towards the Jet Zero targets. He also highlighted the UK’s pioneering role in developing green aviation technology and creating green jobs.
How this will help the environment?
British Airways has agreed to purchase enough SAF to reduce its CO2 emissions by nearly 100,000 tonnes, equivalent to 700 net-zero flights between London and New York. This initiative is part of the International Airlines Group’s (IAG) commitment to power 10% of flights with SAF by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Final Reflection
At Dreamlover Digital Solutions, we celebrate these advancements in sustainability and technology. The adoption of SAF not only represents a significant step for the aviation industry but also poses an opportunity to lead in green innovation and create sustainable jobs. What do you think about the use of sustainable fuels in aviation? Do you believe these initiatives can change the future of air travel?
Source: news.yahoo.com
