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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Yahoo
Red Arrows team using vegetable oil to fly
The Red Arrows have been flying at a popular air show with fuel made of vegetable oil. The RIAT event at the Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Fairford, Gloucestershire, is currently under way and celebrating its 40th anniversary, with planes showcased from across Europe. The RAF's Red Arrows are flying on all three days, with 35% of their fuel being sustainable, which includes hydrotreated vegetable oil. Discussing the use of sustainable fuel, senior engineering officer of the RAF Red Arrows Andy King, said: "As we scale production and that increases, what you actually get is the costs come down and you become more self-sufficient as a country." He added that using the fuel could provide an "added operational resilience" if the UK entered into conflict with "countries to the east". "We'd be no longer be reliant on their fuel," he said. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to visit the major aviation event, which started on Friday and ends on Sunday evening. Kate McKinley, people and sustainability director of RIAT, said the carbon footprint of the air show would be monitored and it would find out the results later this year. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. More on this story Sneak peek at this year's RIAT aircraft RIAT 2025: Everything you need to know Related internet links Royal International Air Tattoo
BBC News
19-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Red Arrows using vegetable oil to fly at RIAT 2025
The Red Arrows have been flying at a popular air show with fuel made of vegetable RIAT event at the Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Fairford, Gloucestershire, is currently under way and celebrating its 40th anniversary, with planes showcased from across RAF's Red Arrows are flying on all three days, with 35% of their fuel being sustainable, which includes hydrotreated vegetable the use of sustainable fuel, senior engineering officer of the RAF Red Arrows Andy King, said: "As we scale production and that increases, what you actually get is the costs come down and you become more self-sufficient as a country." He added that using the fuel could provide an "added operational resilience" if the UK entered into conflict with "countries to the east"."We'd be no longer be reliant on their fuel," he of thousands of people are expected to visit the major aviation event, which started on Friday and ends on Sunday McKinley, people and sustainability director of RIAT, said the carbon footprint of the air show would be monitored and it would find out the results later this year.
Skift
17-07-2025
- Business
- Skift
United Airlines Emissions Hit Post-2019 High — More Increases Likely
The road to net zero in aviation is steep, slow, and paved with good intentions. It remains to be seen whether sustainable aviation fuel is truly the key to getting there. United Airlines' greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2024 to their highest level since 2019, and the airline says it expects that number to keep climbing. The reason? A growing fleet and a limited supply of lower-carbon jet fuel. 'Our overall absolute emissions have increased in 2024, and are expected to increase in the short-term due to growth and limited supply of sustainable alternatives (such as SAF),' United said in its latest sustainability report. The airline has hundreds of new aircraft on order, most from Boeing. It's also rolling out a premium-heavy cabin layout that adds more space, and pot
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Revolutionary Sleek Business Jet Aims To Reach Aviation Net Zero '20 Years Ahead Of Schedule'
Revolutionary Sleek Business Jet Aims To Reach Aviation Net Zero '20 Years Ahead Of Schedule'. This new business jet could bring in super-fast net-zero flight by 2030 - two decades ahead of aviation sector targets. Florida firm Otto Aviation's Phantom 3500 nine-seat jet employs an AI-driven, transonic super-laminar flow architecture which, according to Otto, burns 60% less fuel than comparable aircraft. When fuelled with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), overall carbon emissions fall by 90%. Speaking at the Paris Air Show earlier this month, chief executive Paul Touw announced the ambitious target of having the plane in use by 2030. 'The Phantom 3500 is the result of relentless innovation and bold thinking,' said CEO Touw during his remarks. 'By achieving carbon neutrality 20 years ahead of the 2050 target, we're not just meeting expectations—Otto is redefining what's possible in aviation'. Inside the jet, passengers will find digital displays in place of conventional windows, offering live panoramic views while helping to keep the fuselage streamlined. Initial flight tests are scheduled for early 2027, with certification and service entry targeted for 2030.
Zawya
24-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt explores investment opportunities to turn palm waste into fuel and industrial wood in New Valley
Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, held talks on Monday with New Valley Governor Mohamed El-Zamlout to explore investment opportunities for managing palm waste in the southern governorate, according to a statement by the Ministry of Environment. New Valley, located in southwestern Egypt, is home to nearly five million palm trees, making it one of the country's largest producers of palm frond waste. Fouad said the Environment Ministry is working to encourage environmental and climate investment by transforming waste into economic resources. She added that the ministry has launched a dedicated unit to connect investors and entrepreneurs in implementing green projects. The minister also highlighted the potential use of shredded palm fronds as alternative fuel for cement factories, suggesting that companies specializing in alternative fuels could be directed to invest in the governorate. For his part, El-Zamlout noted that the governorate has signed a cooperation agreement with the Arab Organization for Industrialization and European partners to establish a factory that produces MDF boards from palm waste, with an estimated investment of €70 million. Both parties agreed to organize a series of meetings with investors to discuss opportunities to utilize palm waste rather than resorting to burning or unsafe disposal practices, in a move aimed at reducing harmful emissions.
