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Net zero transatlantic flight fund

Competition to run the first-ever aircraft flight powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel between the UK and the US.

From:
Department for Transport and Innovate UK
Published
14 May 2022
Last updated
16 December 2022 — See all updates

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Net zero transatlantic flight fund competition

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Competition to support the industry in achieving the first net zero transatlantic flight on an aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

The competition made up to £1 million in funding available to support the project.

Virgin Atlantic have now been selected as the competition winner and will be undertaking the project in 2023.

Updates to this page

Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 16 December 2022 + show all updates

  1. Updated to include the competition winner, Virgin Atlantic.

  2. Closure of expression of interest stage.

  3. The competition deadline has been extended until 11.59pm on 15 June 2022.

  4. First published.

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