🏁✈️ China's aviation industry just took a giant green leap! On Thursday evening, a China Eastern Airlines C919 jet powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) took off from Beijing at 5:16 p.m. and landed smoothly in Shanghai at 7:01 p.m. This marks the first time the C919, China's first domestically-built large passenger jet, has flown a commercial route using eco-friendly fuel. 🌿
SAF is a game-changer for the skies. Made from renewable resources or waste materials, it slashes carbon emissions throughout its lifecycle 🌍 while being fully compatible with existing aircraft and infrastructure. It's like giving planes a super-green makeover without changing their engines! 🚀
Just a day before this groundbreaking flight, China's National Development and Reform Commission and the Civil Aviation Administration launched a pilot program promoting SAF use in Beijing. Since September 19, 12 flights operated by major airlines like Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines have been fueled with SAF. These flights are taking off from airports across the country, including Beijing Daxing International Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. 🛫
Why is this a big deal? Because developing SAF is China's practical move to back its carbon peaking and neutrality goals. It's all about pushing a green transformation in civil aviation, boosting industry growth, and securing a competitive edge for the future. Plus, it's a step forward in the global fight against climate change. 🌱💪
So, next time you're booking a flight, who knows—you might be soaring through the skies on a plane powered by sustainable fuel! ✈️✨ The future of eco-friendly travel is taking off, and we're all onboard for the journey.
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C919 jet makes 1st commercial flight with sustainable aviation fuel
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