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LONDON — The first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel departed London for New York on Tuesday as the industry seeks to prove the viability of greener air travel.

Thai Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) on the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for pilot flights and other areas of potential cooperation.

Nov 24 - A meeting of more than 100 countries on Friday agreed to an interim goal for emissions reductions from global aviation by 2030 by using less-polluting fuels, but China, Russia and some others aired concerns about the impact on their economies.

With this agreement, the airline will be able to monitor flight data, analyse various fuel-efficient procedures to implement, and identify areas of improvement. By leveraging this data-driven approach, Pegasus Airlines aims to achieve significant reductions in fuel consumption

Today, Dubai-based Emirates became the first airline to operate an Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airliner, on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The jet, which is powered by four Engine Alliance GP7200 engines, used 100% SAF in one of its four engines

Nigel Milton, Heathrow Airport’s Chief of Staff & Carbon, wrote to International Airport Review about Heathrow’s 2.0 sustainability plans and how the plan will help future proof the airport for travellers.