**Breaking News: Shell and Heathrow in High-Stakes Jet Fuel Drama**
Imagine if your family's car couldn't run without the right fuel, or your phone couldn't charge if you didn't have the right battery. It's a similar situation for airplanes, but on a much larger scale! Aviation expert Sir Howard Davies said that poor fuel is a major issue at Heathrow airport, causing planes to be grounded.
**Heathrow's Fuel Woes: What's Going On?**
According to reports, around 40% of flights at Heathrow have been delayed due to fuel shortages. This might not seem like a lot, but with thousands of flights landing and taking off every day, it adds up quickly! Time is money in the aviation world, and even small delays can mean big losses.
**A SAF Solution?**
The problem may be solved by using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF is a cleaner, greener fuel that's environmentally friendly. The issue is that it's quite expensive, making it unaffordable for many airlines. Labour's Shadow Cities Minister, Julie Elliott, is calling for the government to fund the switch. She thinks it would help reduce traffic congestion, creating a safer and more efficient airport.
**How You Can Help**
The Independent article talks about the Shell plan to develop a new fuel terminal at Heathrow. 🛣️ This could be a huge step towards making more SAF available. Dave Parkin, the founder of Planefuel, says: "SAF is nearly a 100% reduction in emissions. Boeing, the world's largest plane manufacturer, is quietly investing millions in flying the world's first SAF-enabled jet." 🛩️
Shell is reportedly ready to break ground on a construction project for the new terminal. Airport operators NATS (National Air Traffic Services) reported a whopping 142 per cent increase in delayed flights recently. If this extra capacity is built, it may just be enough to clear the backlog.
**It's Not Just About Fuel, It's About Us**
Meanwhile, many of us rely on air travel to get around the world. For now, we can't change that. What we can do is support companies, like Shell, working hard to make air travel cleaner and smarter.
Check out the full article at [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/heathrow-saf-jet-fuel-shell-reeves-labour-b2691282.html](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/heathrow-saf-jet-fuel-shell-reeves-labour-b2691282.html) to learn more.
Let's make sure to be part of the solution. We can make air travel greener.
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