US Air Force Looks to Certify Two Types of Biofuels for Its Aircraft

Date: February 3, 2010

Source: News Room

The Air Force is in the process of certifying two types of biofuels as it looks to expand its use of alternative and renewable fuels. The two under consideration are camelina, an oil-based plant fuel, and tallow, an animal fat-based fuel. Although the cost benefits have yet to be determined, the Air Force gave the order to move forward with the certification last month. The Air Force has a goal of acquiring half of its domestic aviation fuel via an alternative fuel blend that is greener than conventional petroleum fuel. Advances in this arena are expected to pave the way for the much larger commercial aviation sector to follow.

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