# First Renewable Fuel Flight Virgin Atlantic Flies On Babassu & Coconut Oil By Djemal | Published 2008-02-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-renewable-fuel-flight-virgin-atlantic-flies-on-babassu-coconut-oil References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY;=/www/story/02-24-2008/0004761185&EDATE;=) Richard Branson is once again a step ahead of the competition and his company [Virgin Atlantic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-sign-language) has become the first world airlines to fly a 747 jumbo jet on renewable fuel. The flight from London to Amsterdam flew on biofuel composing of the environmentally and socially sustainable oils babassu and coconut - oils which can also be found in cosmetics such as lip balm and shaving cream. This world first for Virgin Atlantic was made possible with the help of aviation giants [Boeing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-credit-card), GE Aviation and Imperium Renewables and gleaned the advantage of requiring no modification of the aircraft for the biofuel flight to take place. This is a first positive (albeit tiny) step that will eventually lead to a broader industry-wide move to try to reduce the massive impact that the airline industry has on global carbon emissions - whether a mass change and usage of biofuels (versus less use of airlines) will be welcomed by environmentalist's is debatable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Renewable Fuel in Aviation:** Opportunity to develop and commercialize renewable fuel alternatives for the aviation industry. - **Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Oils:** Potential for utilizing babassu and coconut oils in various industries beyond aviation, such as cosmetics and personal care products. - **Reducing Carbon Emissions in the Airline Industry:** Potential to innovate and implement solutions to reduce the environmental impact of the airline industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aviation:** Opportunity to explore and invest in renewable fuel technologies for commercial flights. - **Cosmetics:** Opportunity to incorporate babassu and coconut oils into sustainable cosmetics and personal care products. - **Environmental Solutions:** Opportunity to provide innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions in the airline industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Assistance-First Airline Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-sign-language.md) - [Sustainable Aviation Approaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-aviation.md) - [Festive In-Flight Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cow-1.md) - [Eco-Focused Airline Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-airlines1.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Jet Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-ae-2100.md) - [Winery-Owned Airlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invivo-air.md) - [Airline Merchandise Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-atlantic-1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Nano Satellites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbex-prime.md) - [Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft.md)