Boeing, Virgin, Join Group Committed to Biofuel Development for Commercial Airlines
This is a guest post by Meg Hamill who works at the Environmental non-profit LandPaths, in Sonoma County, California.
Leaders in the aviation industry join together, committing to bring sustainable practices into their fuel supply chain.
For those of us who have taken a flight recently, it’s obvious that the airlines are in trouble. Who ever would have thought that we’d be paying extra for a pillow? Or an aisle seat? With the rise in oil prices, many airlines are seeking out creative ways to stay afloat. Some of these companies are going straight to the heart of the issue, and beginning to investigate a more sustainable fuel supply.
While Boeing has been researching biofuels in the aviation industry for some time, last week’s formation of a new collaborative group ratchets up their commitment to the issue, and brings some key players to the table.
Boeing joined Virgin Atlantic Airways, along with eight other commercial airlines to establish the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group. The group is committed to accelerating the development of sustainable biofuels for use in the commercial airline industry. Honeywell’s UOP, a refining technology developer, is also part of the group.
