The results of scientific testing jointly undertook between Air New Zealand, Boeing, Rolls-Royce and Honeywell’s UOP has found that up to 1.4 tonnes of fuel can be saved on a twelve-hour long haul flight powered by a 50/50 blend of second generation jatropha sustainable biofuel and traditional Jet A1. The test flight aboard an Air New Zealand Boeing 747-400 Rolls-Royce powered jet took place on December 30 of last year. The flight used the highest blend of any type of biofuel yet used on a test flight.
Data collected from the test flight program will be published to various industry bodies to contribute to similar programs that are testing alternatives to existing Jet A1 fuel.
Air New Zealand General Manager Airline Operations and Chief Pilot Captain David Morgan said, “Certainly the data from our biofuel test flight will be a critical component towards helping biofuel become a certified aviation fuel.” He continued, “There is a great deal to be done by the industry as a whole and Air New Zealand will continue to lend its support.”
Source: Scoop
Tags: Biofuel, Boeing, Jatropha, Jet A1, New Zealand Air, Sustainable
