Virgin Atlantic confirmed that its biofuel demonstration flight took place successfully as planned today. The Boeing 747-400 took off from Heathrow Airport (LHR) at 11.34 and landed at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) at 12.14.

The aircraft reached an altitude of 25,000 ft-which was the planned highest altitude it would reach. It had five people onboard including Captain Geoff Andreason.

Virgin Atlantic flight, VS811P, registration GV-WOW flew with biofuel composed of Babassu oil and coconut oil.

Interesting choice of airport considering the fuss over the new Dutch eco-tax.

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