[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”HEADER BANNER” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ background_color=”#2f3138″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SAF-Flight100-Banner.jpg” parallax=”on” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”%91%93″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Flight100: Testing the Limits of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)” subhead=”reviewing Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight from London to New York” admin_label=”HEADER – Testing Limits of SAF” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ title_font_size=”50px” title_line_height=”1.7em” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.29)” background_enable_image=”off” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”%91%93″ button_one_text__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – Introduction” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ admin_label=”ROW – Introduction” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Introduction” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-2.3%||-2.3%||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The use and effectiveness of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) remains one of the hottest topics in business travel. Debates surrounding its implementation into the mainstream persist: Is the fuel cost-effective? Will it perform as well as its conventional, carbon-coughing counterpart? Are the environmental benefits as miraculous as some of its champions insist?<\/strong><\/p>\n To answer these questions, and to further the scientific cause, Virgin Atlantic successfully operated the world’s first commercial SAF flight<\/a> from London to New York on 28 November 2023. The Boeing 787-9, dubbed Flight100 as a nod to the 100% sustainable fuel that powered its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, was deemed a step forward in Virgin Atlantic’s commitment to decarbonising the travel industry.<\/p>\n Recently, the team at Virgin Atlantic published the results of their groundbreaking feat in an Executive Summary of Flight100, its opening gambit on the title page a swipe at the naysayers: “‘Sustainable Flight is Too Difficult’. Challenge Accepted”.<\/p>\n In this article, we take a deeper look at Virgin Atlantic’s Flight100 findings and give an overview of the key takeaways that could shape the future of SAF.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_button button_url=”#article” button_text=”OUR SUMMARY OF FLIGHT100 FINDINGS” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#6D6E71″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – What is SAF” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SAF_blog.jpg” title_text=”Passenger aircraft on blue background” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”82%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – SAF Body” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”|23px||23px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n SAF stands for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. <\/strong>It is produced from renewable resources such as wood chips, agricultural waste, or other biomass as an alternative to traditional fossil fuel-based aviation fuels. It is considered to be greener because it has a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional aviation fuels.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”DIVIDER” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”139.8px” custom_margin=”-90px|||||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – 100% Safety” module_id=”article” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px|||||” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”ROW – 100% Safety” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – 100% Safety” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n Flight100 used a 100% SAF fuel blend of 87% HEFA-SPK2 made from waste fats and sourced from Air bp in the EU and 13% dextrose-based SAK3 from Virent Inc. in the US.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This SAF blend did not qualify as fuel for use in commercial aviation by the ASTM, the body that governs the international technical standard for aviation fuel.<\/p>\n As a result, Flight100 could not operate under normal circumstances<\/strong>. It required a one-off approval for a non-commercial Permit to Fly from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and overflight approvals from Irish, Canadian, and American civil aviation authorities.<\/p>\n Once approved, a ground test of the engines was conducted to test the performance of SAF compared to normal Jet A-1 fuel. After 4 hours of testing different thrust settings, it was established that performance was equivalent across both fuels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Then a ground test of the auxiliary power unit (APU)<\/span> was performed to evaluate the adverse effects caused by the 100% SAF blend. An internal inspection of the APU found there to be no identifiable signs of damage or leakage caused by the Flight100 fuel.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||22px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flight-Fuel.jpg” title_text=”Flight-Fuel” admin_label=”IMAGE ” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial font_icon=”R||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_ul_font_size=”16px” body_ul_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – 64% Reduction CO2″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#efefef” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”ROW – 64% Reduction CO2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||23px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Clear-Skies.jpg” title_text=”Clear-Skies” admin_label=”IMAGE ” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial font_icon=”R||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_ul_font_size=”16px” body_ul_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – 64% Reduction CO2″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ ul_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n The use of renewable or carbon recycling waste products, as used in the 100% SAF blend of Flight100, delivered a reduction in end-to-end carbon emissions when compared to fossil fuels.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Flight100 team conducted a comparative CO2e end-to-end Lifecycle Assessment (LCA), using 49 Boeing 787-9s flights between London Heathrow and New York JFK as a baseline to understand the typical carbon emission profile in tonnes. This included the emissions caused by passenger journeys to the airport, cargo activities, and fuel burn.<\/p>\n This baseline CO2e profile came in at 154 tonnes – of which 96% relate to Jet A-1 use. Comparatively, the use of Flight100 SAF reduced CO2e by 95 tonnes \u2013 a 64% reduction<\/strong> from the baseline. This includes not just the use of SAF but also the operational efficiencies that were implemented on the day such as replacing single-use plastic wraps on blankets in Premium and Economy cabins with a paper band.<\/p>\n However, a detailed LCA of the environmental impact of the trialled in-flight efficiencies, namely the trade-off between using renewable materials and the waste caused by them, uncovered a surprising result. The paper blanket wraps had a higher carbon footprint than the products they replaced. Plus, replacing plastic cups with a reusable alternative would contribute an additional 345 tonnes of CO2e per year<\/strong> due to extra weight causing a 5.5x increase in fuel burn.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – 4.4% Reduction in SAF” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”ROW – 4.4% Reduction in SAF” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – 4.4% Reduction in SAF” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Flight100 aimed to maximise the benefits of SAF by materially reducing other environmental impacts compared to burning fossil fuels.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n While the primary focus of Flight100 was to test the safety and usability of 100% SAF, the team also wanted to build on efficiency measures to reduce fuel burn on the ground and in the air.<\/p>\n By reducing the weight of the flight, reducing taxi time, implementing a continuous descent arrival, and more, Flight100 delivered 2.2 tonnes of fuel savings<\/strong>. While these savings are small when compared to those possible by implementing SAF into future fleets, they were still responsible for a 4.4% reduction in overall fuel burn – that equates to 4,700 tonnes of fuel savings<\/strong> (or 18,000 tonnes of CO2e)<\/p>\n Working closely with Air Traffic Management (ATM) at every stage of the flight was another key element in driving fuel efficiency. When taken together, ATM-controlled activities delivered a huge 70% of the registered fuel efficiency gains<\/strong>, whether that be through optimised flight routing or continuous climb and descent.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Flight100 team acknowledged that the flight was prioritised both in the sky and on the ground which helped deliver such positive results – indeed they conceded that not having this priority would have likely increased the logged emissions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Best-Rates-for-Flight.jpg” title_text=”Best-Rates-for-Flight” admin_label=”IMAGE – 4.4% Reduction in SAF” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ 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src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Flight-COntrail.jpg” title_text=”Flight-COntrail” admin_label=”IMAGE ” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial font_icon=”R||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” body_ul_font_size=”16px” body_ul_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – 40% Fewer Particulates” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”30px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n Led by Imperial College London and Sheffield University, an analysis of particulate emissions was carried out to see what non-CO2 impacts were caused as a result of SAF use.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Through lab testing 100% SAF through a “proxy engine” to simulate real-life fuel combustion, scientists were able to measure the emission of particulates such as sulphur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).<\/p>\n Using Jet A-1 and 100% HEFA fuels as a comparison with the Flight100 SAF blend, the tests suggested a reduction in both the number and size of particulate emissions. Indeed, HEFA showed a 70% reduction in the number of particulates when compared to Jet A-1 and the Flight100 blend a 40% reduction<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n In addition to these findings, Flight100 SAF showed a 1% calorific value increase in energy measurement tests<\/strong> when compared to Jet A-1. What this points to is: a) potentially less fuel would be needed to power flights and; b) a reduction in CO2e emissions beyond fuel savings due to improved energy output.\u00a0<\/p>\n A 1% margin might sound small, but it represents a saving of approximately 1 million tonnes of CO2e in the context of the worldwide SAF target of 10% by 2030<\/strong>. In the case of the Flight100 route from London to New York, this 1% equated to around 0.35 less tonnes of fuel used.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – Conclusion” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”ROW – Conclusion” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”6px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT Conclusion” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The evaluation of Flight100 demonstrated that using 100% SAF instead of traditional fossil fuels can be viable in the future. However, this viability comes with a few caveats: SAF alternatives need to be readily available to use and affordable for airlines.<\/strong><\/p>\n In this sense, Flight100 showed that the key challenges surrounding the adoption of SAF are not operational – the 40% reduction in particulates and 64% reduction in CO2e production when compared to Jet A-1 fuel is a convincing argument for this claim.<\/p>\n In the meantime, Virgin Atlantic has committed to a 15% net reduction in CO2e emissions by 2030, a pledge which also includes operating 10% of their fleeton SAF.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/corporate.virginatlantic.com\/gb\/en\/business-for-good\/planet\/fuel\/flight100.htmlhttps:\/\/corporate.virginatlantic.com\/gb\/en\/business-for-good\/planet\/fuel\/flight100.html” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read More About Flight100″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” 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WHAT IS SAF?<\/h2>\n
The 100% SAF Operated With Equivalent Safety to Traditional Jet A-1 Aviation Fuel<\/h2>\n
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Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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The Flight Saw a 64% Reduction in CO2<\/sub>e When Compared to a Standard Journey From London<\/h2>\n
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There was a 4.4% Reduction in SAF Use due to Fuel Efficiency Initiatives<\/h2>\n
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Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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The reduction of CO2e when using Flight100 SAF compared to Jet A-1 fuel – a 95 tonnes difference.<\/h4>\n
Amount of potential fuel savings over a year (in tonnes) by adopting additional non-SAF-based operational efficiencies.<\/h4>\n
Tonnes of additional CO2e emissions when using paper blanket wrap alternatives across the product lifecycle.<\/h4>\n
The reduction of particulates from using Flight100 SAF when compared to Jet A-1 Fuel.<\/h4>\n
Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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SAF Produced 40% Fewer Particulates Compared to Jet A-1 Fuel<\/h2>\n
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