This year, renewable jet fuel took off, graduating from demonstration and test flights to some regular commercial use. In January, some flights left the airport in Oslo, Norway, running on jet biofuel produced from an oilseed crop. In March, United Airlines became the first U.S. airline to use biofuel for regularly scheduled commercial flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport. Three months later, Alaska Airlines flew commercial flights using biofuel produced from renewable isobutyl alcohol. By 2050, the global aviation industry aims to combat climate change by reducing net carbon emissions by 50% compared with 2005 levels. That’s a commitment to cut one-tenth the emissions projected for 2050. Improved engine efficiency and aircraft aerodynamics will provide some reductions. But transitioning to fully renewable jet fuel is key to meeting the targets suggested by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Alternative energy sources considered for cars and trucks—things such as batteries, fuel

    Several airlines and airports used jet biofuel for regular commercial flights in 2016

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    In March, United Airlines began using some renewable jet fuel for regular flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco. (Credit: United Airlines)

    biofuelsenergyaviationbio jet fuelPhotograph of an airplane getting fueled.


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    Title :

    Aviation industry hopes to cut emissions with jet biofuel


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    C&EN


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    2016-09-19




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