The Guardian - Virgin Atlantic flight, partly funded by UK government, hailed by ministers but criticised by campaignersCan UKs jet zero hopes take off with a plane fuelled by used cooking oil?The first transatlantic flight by a commercial airliner fully powered by sustainable jet fuel has taken off from London Heathrow.Tuesdays Virgin Atlantic flight, partly funded by the UK government, has been hailed by the aviation industry and ministers as a demonstration of the potential to significantly cut net carbon emissions from flying, although scientists and environmental groups are extremely sceptical. Co...
