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![]() "Today's (Dec 1) SAF flight is not only a significant milestone for efforts to decarbonize our industry, but when combined with the surge in commitments to produce and purchase alternative fuels, we're demonstrating the scalable and impactful way companies can join together and play a role in addressing the biggest challenge of our lifetimes," United CEO Scott Kirby said in a statement as reported by ANI. ![]() Sustainable aviation fuels offer the ability to match the performance of petroleum-based jet fuel while emitting a fraction of the CO2. The world’s first passenger flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is en route to ," the company wrote on Twitter.Īccording to the company, one of United's new Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes, carrying 100 passengers, flew with 500 gallons of sustainable fuel in one engine and 500 gallons of regular jet fuel in the other. "Aviation history is cleared for takeoff. Use the service to learn about flight status, destinations, review and order menu items for delivery right to your seat Make Flair better by and vote on items to stock for future flights. Download Flair In-Flight App before takeoff for the best experience onboard. The aircraft's jet engine was powered by non-petroleum feedstocks, which, unlike petroleum, are made up of waste from agriculture, wood mills, and other resources. Flair In-Flight brings engaging content and movies to your Android devices. The plane took off from Chicago's O'Hare airport and landed in Washington. On Wednesday, US-based carrier United Airlines made history in the aviation history when it flew the first commercial aircraft using 100% sustainable fuel in one of two engines.
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