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August 2, 2021 | International, Aerospace

British Air Force aims to be world’s first service with certified zero-carbon aircraft

If the program goes as planned, Britain could have their first zero-carbon platform flying by around 2027.

https://www.defensenews.com/smr/energy-and-environment/2021/07/30/british-air-force-aims-to-be-worlds-first-service-with-certified-zero-carbon-aircraft/

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