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The Royal Air Force performed a routine air-to-air refuelling training flight to mark the opening of Sustainable Skies World Summit 2023 as it flew over Farnborough. The flight was powered by a 43% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, which was sourced and funded by British Airways and IAG and supplied by bp.
Made from waste-based sustainable feedstocks such as used cooking oil, SAF reduces lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional jet fuel. It will be key to reducing the industry’s reliance on fossil jet fuels as it has the potential to fulfil 70% or more of the industry’s fuel needs by 2050, as outlined in Sustainable Aviation's new roadmap. It’s therefore essential that we continue to invest in and scale up its development.
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