How far we are away from carbon neutral flying

Emirates Airlines has successfully flown a Boeing 777 with one engine entirely powered by so-called sustainable aviation fuel. The flight is the latest attempts by the industry to improve their carbon footprint which accounts for 2.5% of global emissions. Alex Macheras Aviation Analyst spoke about this historic flight.

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07.15 31 Jan 2023

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How far we are away from carbon neutral flying

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07.15 31 Jan 2023

Emirates Airlines has successfully flown a Boeing 777 with one engine entirely powered by so-called sustainable aviation fuel.

The flight is the latest attempts by the industry to improve their carbon footprint which accounts for 2.5% of global emissions.

Alex Macheras Aviation Analyst spoke about this historic flight.

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