The oil-rich Salicornia being grown as part of the pilot project is being used to produce aviation biofuel. It is an important milestone in the life of the project — which aims to begin producing “sustainable” jet fuel for the local aviation industry.
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the direct conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) into liquid fuels and chemicals which could help industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
EasyJet has entered into a partnership with an electric aircraft manufacturer. The airline said it had been working with the U.S.-based business this year and revealed a prototype electric plane with a range of 335 miles.
A recent analysis from US researchers estimate that an aircraft could fly for 10 hours on bio-jet fuel produced on 54 acres of specially engineered sugarcane.
The country’s top airlines say Canada has the potential to become a biofuel superpower by transforming forest residue and agricultural crops into energy.
Singapore Airlines has begun operating what it calls “green package” flights on its non-stop San Francisco-Singapore route, powered by sustainable biofuels produced from used cooking oils and conventional jet fuel.
Major aerospace companies are now moving to develop the future of flight with electric planes, self-driving taxis and personal flying vehicles.
Walter Extra, the famous aerobatic pilot behind the Extra series of aerobatic planes, has set a FAI world record in the new field of electric-powered planes.
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia say they have compiled a short-list of potential companies for the supply of commercially viable, locally produced aviation biofuel.
Etihad Airways has continued to make improvements in the fuel efficiency of its fleet, resulting in substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and reinforcing the sustainability credentials of the airline.
Eminent physicist Jo Hermans acknowledges that achieving sustainable transport in the post-fossil fuel era will be a huge challenge— but finds that liquid hydrogen could offer a potential solution for future air travel.
Sydney Airport in Australia has been accredited at Level 3 of the Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program in recognition of its efforts to involve business partners in reducing its carbon footprint.
Businesses and local governments aren’t doubting climate change, and they aren’t waiting to do something about it. Sea-Tac, USA may become the first airport to fuel all of its flights with biofuel.
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific will switch to biofuels made from landfill rubbish on select long haul flights, reports said Tuesday, in an effort to cut harmful emissions.
SolarStratos, a Swiss startup, has unveiled an airplane that uses solar power to lift people to the edge of space and return them gently to earth.
