With around 2% of global greenhouse emissions being generated by air travel and air transport activity, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has a keen interest in the development and take up of more environmentally friendly aviation fuels. (Not to mention the potential $$ savings!)
Air New Zealand, in association with Boeing and Rolls Royce, finally got their test flight off the ground on Tuesday 30th December 2008, after more than a year of planning and behind the scenes work.
Scoop: Air New Zealand Biofuel Test Flight Underway
The test is seen by IATA as part of a short term goal, "... for its members to be using 10% alternative fuels by 2017".
IATA’s Green Vision: Algae Biodiesel By Barbara E. Hernandez
Air New Zealand, in association with Boeing and Rolls Royce, finally got their test flight off the ground on Tuesday 30th December 2008, after more than a year of planning and behind the scenes work.
Scoop: Air New Zealand Biofuel Test Flight Underway
The test is seen by IATA as part of a short term goal, "... for its members to be using 10% alternative fuels by 2017".
IATA’s Green Vision: Algae Biodiesel By Barbara E. Hernandez
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