USAF steps up synthetic fuel tests

Demonstration testing of a 50-50 blend of synthetic fuel with petroleum-based JP-8 in F-15 and F-22 aircraft is starting this week, and the first in-flight refueling using the blend in an F-22 and a KC-135 tanker is scheduled for late next month. Ground tests of an F-22 were scheduled to start Aug...

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