FAA Promotes New Aircraft Biofuels

Credit: Alaska Airlines
With commercial aviation facing stiff competition from road transport for biofuels derived from vegetable oils and animal fats, the FAA is funding research into advanced alternatives to conventional jet fuel. The agency has awarded contracts totaling $8 million to develop drop-in jet fuel from new...

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