World’s first netzero transatlantic flight to fly in 2023

The first ever net zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK next year, with Virgin Atlantic receiving government funding to fly across the pond using solely sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In 2023, one of Virgin Atlantic’s flagship Boeing 787s, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, will take off from London Heathrow and make

Rolls-Royce tested world’s first hydrogen jet engine

Rolls-Royce and European airline easyJet announced that they’ve successfully tested a hydrogen jet engine — technology the companies hope might eventually help erase aviation’s greenhouse gas emissions. The ground test marks “the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen,” Rolls-Royce said in a press release. Aviation is considered one of the most

Aviation sector’s netzero goal puts pressure on IMO

With two months to go until the 79th gathering Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is facing pressure to up its game when it comes to green targets. Member states at IMO’s sister body at the United Nations, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), voted to adopt a collective long-term global

Hy2gen AG and Technip Energies agreed to collaborate on renewal fuels

Hy2gen and partner Technip Energies are launching the feasibility study phase for the Hynovera project, which aims to produce renewable fuels for aviation and seafaring on an industrial scale. Hy2gen AG, through its subsidiary Hy2gen France, has commissioned Technip Energies, strategic shareholder of Hy2gen. Technip Energies will be responsible for conducting the feasibility studies using

Qantas and Airbus signed an agreement for sustainable aviation fuel

The Australian Sustainable Aviation Biofuel Partnership was signed by Qantas and Airbus in Doha. Airbus and Qantas have agreed to work on the sustainability initiative as part of the airline’s recently announced orders. The partnership will invest in locally developed and produced SAF and feedstock initiatives. Projects will have to be commercially viable and meet