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Virgin Atlantic Trial Fuel Saving policy

4th December 2006 Virgin Atlantic have confirmed that they are to conduct a trial using 13 planes which could cut aviation fuel use and slash carbon dioxide emissions.

By towing its Boeing 747-400 aircraft to take-off areas at London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports during December, Virgin Atlantic said it could save up to two tonnes of fuel per flight. Virgin claim a reduction of 120,000 tonnes in carbon emissions a year could be made if extended across its fleet.

Further Information:
BBC News - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6203636.stm?ls
The Carbon Trust - www.carbontrust.co.uk

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