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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane 1st TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT FUELED BY COOKING OIL                                                                           Source:  Virgin Atlantic & Stock The UK government just approved Virgin Atlantic's plans to fly across the Atlantic using sustainable, low carbon aviation fuel in 2023. Here's what we know: The flight will be the world's 1st transatlantic flight powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), like used cooking oil and agriculture waste Flight scheduled from London to New York City on November 28 This historic flight will cut carbon emissions by 70% Goal:  support and encourage the aviation industry to use more sustainable practices and explore new, innovative technologies to support it Virgin Atlantic worked with the UK government to secure clearances and enable this flight to happen for more than a year. REAL-TIME INFORMATION & AI  CHATBOTS