Norway’s first ever biofuel flight takes off today
Take-off from Bergen at 4.20pm with Norway’s Climate and Environment Minister on board.
Today, Norwegian is proud to facilitate Norway’s first ever flight with biofuel. Norwegian’s flight DY631 from Bergen to Oslo will take off with almost 50 percent biofuels in its tank. Norway's Minister of Climate and Environment, Tine Sundtoft, will be among the passengers on board this very special flight.
Emits 40 versus 74 grams
The aircraft is filled with sustainable fuel and will emit a total of 3178 kg or 40 grams per passenger kilometer. Older aircraft with traditional fuels emit 5786 kg, which is 74 grams per passenger kilometer on the same stretch.
“At Norwegian, we are keen to make aviation more environmentally friendly. We have a clear goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 30 percent per passenger in the period 2008 to 2015. The most significant improvement is our new aircraft, and Norwegian's fleet is among the newest and most environmentally friendly in Europe. But this is not enough. Sustainable biofuel is also an important measure. The flight with biofuel from Bergen to Oslo is an important milestone in the industry's shared commitment to make sustainable biofuel more easily available for airlines,” says Norwegian’s CEO Bjørn Kjos.
Through the development of new technologies and frameworks, Norwegian wants to help make aviation carbon neutral by 2050.
Emits 40 versus 74 grams
The aircraft is filled with sustainable fuel and will emit a total of 3178 kg or 40 grams per passenger kilometer. Older aircraft with traditional fuels emit 5786 kg, which is 74 grams per passenger kilometer on the same stretch.
“At Norwegian, we are keen to make aviation more environmentally friendly. We have a clear goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 30 percent per passenger in the period 2008 to 2015. The most significant improvement is our new aircraft, and Norwegian's fleet is among the newest and most environmentally friendly in Europe. But this is not enough. Sustainable biofuel is also an important measure. The flight with biofuel from Bergen to Oslo is an important milestone in the industry's shared commitment to make sustainable biofuel more easily available for airlines,” says Norwegian’s CEO Bjørn Kjos.
Through the development of new technologies and frameworks, Norwegian wants to help make aviation carbon neutral by 2050.