The characteristics of these un-extinguishable fires have not been adequately explained as the results of a normal structure fire, even one accelerated by jet fuel. Several rainfall events occurred at GZ, some heavy andĪ chemical fire suppressant called Pyrocool was pumped into the piles (Lipton and Revkin 2001). Millions of gallons of water were sprayed onto the debris pile. Several inches of dust covered the entire area after the destruction of the WTC buildings. “There is a long road ahead but we’re committed to pioneering change and being transparent on our progress, on our way to a low carbon future.For months after the destruction at the World Trade Center (WTC) on 11th September, 2001, the fires at Ground Zero (GZ) could not be put out, despite the following facts. That’s why we’re continuing to work closely with the UK’s Jet Zero Council and Sustainable Aviation, as well as aligning with innovation and technology partners across the industry and beyond. “Aviation is a truly global industry, and we can’t tackle this on our own. The carbon targets outlined today will help us achieve this as we work tirelessly on our mission to reach net zero emissions by 2050. “For more than a decade we’ve been leading the way in the decarbonisation of the aviation industry, and now as we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic we have a unique opportunity to ensure we return to the skies more sustainably.
By 2040: 40% net reduction in total CO 2 emissionsĬhief executive Shai Weiss said: “We know that as an airline we have a pivotal role to play in protecting the planet, while connecting people across the globe and strengthening crucial trade connections.By 2030: 15% net reduction in total CO 2 emissions, including 10% of fuel sourced from sustainable aviation fuel.By 2026: 15% gross reduction in CO 2/RTK achieved through continued fleet transformation and operational efficiency.Increased fleet efficiency and a commitment to the use of 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in 2030 are part of targets set by Virgin Atlantic in a bid to achieve net zero by 2050.īuilding a strong domestic SAF industry would put the UK at the forefront of commercialising new technologies in support of net zero ambitions, capable of reducing the lifecycle carbon impact of aviation fuel by more than 75% compared to traditional jet fuel, according to the carrier.īeyond SAF, and recognising the importance of electric flight in future efforts to reduce carbon emissions, Virgin Atlantic has recently partnered with Vertical Aerospace, to launch the first eVTOL short-haul network in the UK.
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