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Air New Zealand tests jet powered by jatropha biofuel
Air New Zealand flew a Boeing 747-400 on a 50 percent jatropha oil blend mixed with standard jet fuel in a two hour test from Auckland. The trial highlights growing interest in biofuels to cut emissions and fuel costs as airlines consider plant based fuels alongside algae and halo phytes.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Air New Zealand
European Commission
Auckland
Rob Fyfe
International Air Transport Association
Jatropha
Association
Anthony Concil
South America
Africa
Asia
Boeing
Rolls Royce
UOP LK
Honeywell International
Virgin Atlantic
Continental Airlines
Houston
Simon Boxer
Greenpeace New Zealand
Ken Morton