Tag Archives: Biofuel

Boeing will offer biofuel for jet deliveries

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

Boeing says it will begin offering airlines and operators the chance to have their jets powered by biofuel when they take off for their new homes, and Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is the first to sign up for the option. The … Continue reading →

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It’s not easy being green when it comes to jet fuel

Posted on March 6, 2019 by

For years, the Port of Seattle has been talking about weaning Seattle-Tacoma International Airport off fossil fuels, but now it’s getting serious about taking action. “At a certain point in time, you just have to say, ‘Well, let’s make a … Continue reading →

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Study confirms aviation biofuel’s benefits

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

A NASA-led study demonstrates that airplanes powered by biofuels can emit up to 70 percent less particulate pollution – providing a potential boost for technologies that are being pioneered at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The study, published today by the journal Nature, was … Continue reading →

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Biofuel boost: Waste wood helps power jet

Posted on November 14, 2016 by

Alaska Airlines says it sent a Boeing 737 jet on the first commercial airline flight that was partially fueled by branches, stumps and other leftovers from forests in the Pacific Northwest. The jet took off this morning from Seattle-Tacoma International … Continue reading →

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