by Jay Singh (Simple Flying) An Atlas Air Boeing 747-400F flew a transatlantic mission on Monday using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test flight flew from Spain to Mexico, and Atlas Air ran the operation as it tests and examines ways to become a more environmentally friendly carrier.
The transatlantic mission
Atlas Air flew a Boeing 747-400F from Spain’s Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) to Mexico City International Airport (MEX). The flight, number 562, was powered by a blend of fuel. This fuel contained 2.33% SAF, sourced from fresh vegetable oil. Atlas Air stated they believed this to be the first transoceanic commercial cargo flight in Spain to include a blend of SAF and Jet A-1 fuel.
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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has announced the completion of a transoceanic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) test flight that originated at Spain’s Zaragoza Airport.
Atlas Air Flight 562 was powered by a blend of fuel containing 2.33% SAF sourced from fresh vegetable oil. The Boeing 747-400F left Zaragoza on Monday, December 21 and arrived in Mexico City. This is believed to be the first transoceanic commercial cargo flight in Spain to include a blend of SAF and Jet A-1 fuel. Using life cycle analysis, SAF has been shown to reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%. The flight’s cargo included a shipment of goods from an Atlas customer.
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