Longhaul

First long-haul flight fully powered by sustainable aviation fuel takes off

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Flight100, Virgin Atlantic’s world first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) transatlantic flight by a commercial airline is fuelled ahead of its take off from London Heathrow to New York JFK on Tuesday 28 November 2023. PA Media Assignments | Virgin Atlantic LONDON — The first trans-Atlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel departed London for … Read more

Long-haul carrier Emirates signals it will hold Airbus purchase over engine worries

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Long-haul carrier Emirates signaled Tuesday it will hold off on a major purchase of Airbus A350 aircraft over concerns about their Rolls Royce engines, marking a major blow for the European manufacturer as it hopes to close the sale during the Dubai Air Show this week. Emirates President Tim Clark’s … Read more