First Passenger Jet To Fly With Both Engines Using Sustainable Air Fuel

The first passenger jet to run both engines on sustainable fuel took flight. An Airbus A350 flew across the south of France with fuel partially made of waste products.

Some of the recycled materials included used cooking oil and animal waste. Toby Wells, the head of future fuels at Airbus, said the results were promising.

The plane was found to have released fewer emissions using sustainable fuel. Emissions from planes cause the creation of contrails.

Contrails trap heat in the atmosphere causing the planet to warm up. Air travel accounts for around three to four percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

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How to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Planes

There are a few steps that can be taken to minimize the climate impact of flying. Here are some solutions to consider.

1. Fly less

Perhaps the simplest thing we can all do is stop flying as often. The fewer flights in the air, the fewer gas emissions.

If possible, choose to drive to the location you want to visit. If you have to go across the country, look at it as enjoying a road trip.

2. Invest in sustainable energy

It’s essential to encourage our elected officials to invest more in sustainable aviation fuel. Call your local leaders and donate to causes that are making a difference.

3. Fly direct

If you have to fly for any reason, try your best only to fly direct. It’s said that 25% of emissions from planes come from landing and taking off. Fewer layovers can potentially mean fewer planes are taking off in a given day.

The airlines likely won’t limit the number of flights because they want to make it a profit. Ultimately it may come down to all of us choosing not to fly until the airlines make necessary changes to help protect the planet.