UK permits ‘world-first’ flight powered by sustainable fuels

London: Britain’s aviation regulator announced Monday it has issued Virgin Atlantic with a permit for a “world-first” transatlantic flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said permission for the planned November 28 flight from London to New York follows successful “technical reviews” of the request by the British airline, which was supported by a consortium of companies.