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Permission has been granted for the first net zero transatlantic flight

The British aviation watchdog has given Virgin permission for a world-first transatlantic flight using only sustainable jet fuel. It'll fly from London to New York at the end of November. It's part of efforts by the airline industry to decarbonise travel.  Sean spoke to Kevin Byrne, Retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel & lecturer in Aviation Safety Management at DCU.

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11.30 9 Nov 2023


Permission has been granted for the first net zero transatlantic flight


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The British aviation watchdog has given Virgin permission for a world-first transatlantic flight using only sustainable jet fuel. It'll fly from London to New York at the end of November. It's part of efforts by the airline industry to decarbonise travel. 

Sean spoke to Kevin Byrne, Retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel & lecturer in Aviation Safety Management at DCU.


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