British Virgin Atlantic made the world's first biofuel test flight in 2008.
(Photo: Courtesy of Boeing)
Wednesday Continental Airlines made the United States' first biofuel test flight. The two-engine Boeing 737-800 that took off from Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport was in the air for about two hours and ran its engines on a blend of algae and jatropha oil. This is the second time, since British Virgin Atlantic concluded the world’s first biofuel test flight in 2008, an airline has used biofuels to power a commercial aircraft. Last month Air New Zealand flew a 747 on Jatropha oil.
“This demonstration flight represents another step in Continental’s ongoing commitment to fuel efficiency and environmental responsibility”, said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Larry Kellner.
The Continental test flight brings the airline industry one step closer in finding a sustainable fuel that will both reduce the impact of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2), and reduce the industry’s reliance on traditional petroleum-based fuels. Environmental experts at Boeing have, for example, hinted that they believe an approval for commercial use of biofuels will come within the next three to five years. It looks to be the general opinion. British Airlines (BA) and Rolls-Royce have announced they will conduct an in-depth study of alternative fuels, and Air France-KLM has also given its backing to biofuels.
Later this month Japan Airlines (JAP) will conduct a demonstration flight using a biofuel refined from the energy cop camelina.
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Despite the challenges the Jatropha can make the long-term future for the biodiesel industry makes bright, and no one should doubt either the viability of the industry or ability of Jatropha to meet future demand for fuel. The Multi-pronged worldwide biodiesel business after the discovery of a less expensive feedstock Jatropha curcas may again bloom and play the important role in the larger national strategy to enhance energy independence, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create new “green” jobs. Given that the Jatropha is non-edible, its cultivation doesn’t impact the supply or prices of food crops; it has the potential to make the biodiesel industry future very promising. CJP’s 3rd Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme July-21-25, 2009 Jaipur (India) is all set to introduce you the real world of JATROPHA CURCAS……. Seize this opportunity to begin business with Jatropha!
For more, kindly visit our site:
Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel
B-132, SAINIK BASTI, CHURU Rajasthan, INDIA-331001
Despite the challenges the Jatropha can make the long-term future for the biodiesel industry makes bright, and no one should doubt either the viability of the industry or ability of Jatropha to meet future demand for fuel. The Multi-pronged worldwide biodiesel business after the discovery of a less expensive feedstock Jatropha curcas may again bloom and play the important role in the larger national strategy to enhance energy independence, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create new “green” jobs. Given that the Jatropha is non-edible, its cultivation doesn’t impact the supply or prices of food crops; it has the potential to make the biodiesel industry future very promising. CJP’s 3rd Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme July-21-25, 2009 Jaipur (India) is all set to introduce you the real world of JATROPHA CURCAS……. Seize this opportunity to begin business with Jatropha!
For more, kindly visit our site:
Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel
B-132, SAINIK BASTI, CHURU Rajasthan, INDIA-331001
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