He granted permission for the flight to run on sustainable fuel.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said that permission was granted for the flight scheduled for November 28 from London to New York after it successfully met the "technical assessment" required by leading airlines.

Virgin Atlantic will operate the world's first transatlantic flight using entirely sustainable jet fuel. (Photo: AFP)

These companies include Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BP, and others.

According to scientists , the aviation industry produces high levels of carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to climate change.

Airlines are pinning their hopes on sustainable aviation fuels – a type of biofuel that produces lower carbon emissions than traditional jet fuel but is currently more expensive to produce – to decarbonize the sector.

However, they warned that the transition would be slow, costly, and could drive up ticket prices, slowing the growth rate of passenger demand.

CAA Chief Executive Rob Bishton said: “As the UK’s aviation regulator, it is important that we enable the industry to adopt more sustainable practices safely and push the boundaries of what is possible, to create a greener aviation industry.”

"This license not only allows Virgin Atlantic and other companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, but also serves as an example of how the industry is always exploring new technologies."

The CAA said the permit would pave the way for Virgin Atlantic to apply for approval from regulators in the US, Ireland, and Canada, as the flight would pass through the airspace of each of those countries.

The UK regulatory body analyzed various aspects of the planned flight, including ground testing with Rolls-Royce on its Trent 1000 engine running on 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

According to the CAA, this initiative, partially funded by the UK government, aims to test and demonstrate the feasibility of powering aircraft with sustainable fuels.

As part of its efforts to accelerate the transition, the UK government last December awarded Virgin Atlantic $1.2 million to support the industry in achieving its first transatlantic flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel.

Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss said that reaching this point required "thorough collaboration between our partners within the group and our government."

He noted that the airline had committed to using 10% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030, and called on the government to help create a "sustainable aviation fuel industry in the UK".

Mai Anh (according to AFP, CNA)

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