Burning fossil fuels such as oil, gas, and coal is a big factor in climate change. It is, in fact, the main cause of climate change. Because of that, efforts to create or look for, and apply alternatives have been made. One instance of this is the 2030 Ambition Statement of the World Economic Forum. The statement declares the organization's ambition to "[accelerate] the supply and use of [sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)] to reach 10% of global jet aviation fuel supply by said year.
Recently, an A380 Airbus was tested with 100% SAF. On March 25, one of its four engines operated on SAF as it took off from Toulouse's Blagnac airport. The test was a success, and it proved that "an aircraft as large as the A380 can successfully operate on unblended SAF."
Unlike other types of SAF, 100% SAF is not mixed with any fossil fuels. It is made from hydro-processed esters and fatty acids (HEFA), used cooking oil, and other waste fats. These characteristics make 100% SAF a great alternative to fossil fuels.
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