On Tuesday, November 28, Virgin Atlantic operated the world’s first transatlantic flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Flight 100 departed London/Heathrow at 11.49 am and touched down at New York/JFK just over seven hours later. To mark this momentous occasion in aviation history, this week, we test your knowledge of all things SAF!
Question 1 of 10
Flight VS100 was operated by which 787-9 Dreamliner?
Question 2 of 10
How much SAF was loaded onto the Dreamliner for testing and to operate the flight itself?
Question 3 of 10
What is the current certified blend of SAF allowed with fossil fuels?
Question 4 of 10
In what year did Virgin Atlantic carry out the world’s first test flight with bio jet fuel?
Question 5 of 10
In March 2016, United Airlines became the first airline to introduce SAF into regular commercial operations by commencing daily SAF flights supplied by AltAir. From which city did these flights operate?
Question 6 of 10
In October 2018, Virgin Atlantic flew the world’s first commercial passenger flight using SAF sourced from Lanzatech using recycled glass. What route did it operate?
Question 7 of 10
Flight using SAF can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to how much?
Question 8 of 10
Which airline operated a regular commercial flight utilising sustainable aviation fuel made from microalgae blended with traditional jet fuel?
Question 9 of 10
As of April 2023, how many airports worldwide have regular supplies of SAF
Question 10 of 10
Which product and material is NOT used to produce SAF?
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