UK Defense Ministry Plans Sustainable Fuel Use

IHI
'Drop-in' sustainable fuels will be used in UK military aircraft.
Credit: IHI Corporation via UK Government
LONDON—The UK is looking to use alternative, sustainable fuels for its combat aircraft and helicopters in a bid to lower carbon emissions. New aviation fuel standards, introduced by the UK Ministry of Defense in November, pave the way for use of so-called “drop-in” sustainable fuels. These will be...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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