Virgin Atlantic made the first transatlantic flight on environmentally safe fuel

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Virgin Atlantic, a commercial airline owned by billionaire Richard Branson, made a historic transatlantic flight using biofuel from London's Heathrow Airport to New York. The move is seen as significant in efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry. During the flight, the plane used a special fuel that included recycled cooking oil, animal fats and other unconventional components.

The use of alternative fuels is becoming an important way to achieve the goal of zero CO2 emissions by 2050, which the airlines have set for themselves. However, some environmentalists have expressed doubts about the environmental friendliness of biofuels, pointing out that reducing the number of flights may be a more effective method of reducing emissions.

In general, the aviation industry faces a difficult task of phasing out fossil fuels, as its contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is approximately 5%. The use of biofuel is estimated as a significant step in reducing carbon emissions by about 70%, recognizing the need for the development and implementation of new environmentally friendly technologies in the aviation sector.