Continental Airlines Flight Demonstrates Use of Sustainable Biofuels as Energy Source for Jet Travel
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=85779&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1241576&highlight=
Quoting...:
"The flight will operate with a biofuel blend, which consists of 50 percent biologically-derived fuel and 50 percent traditional jet fuel, in the No. 2 engine. This biofuel blend will result in a significant net decrease in carbon emissions relative to traditional jet fuel, as both jatropha and algae consume carbon during their lifecycles."
"The biofuel is a "drop-in" fuel, and no modifications to the aircraft or engine are necessary for the flight to operate. The biofuel meets and exceeds specifications necessary for jet fuel, including a flash point and a freezing point appropriate for use in aircraft."
Impressive... although unfortunately the article doesn't say what the results were- did the test engine provide enough power and keep the temps ok or not, etc etc.? still, the idea of a greener fuel with no hardware reconfiguration required is pretty amazing.
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