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Advanced Biofuels are high-energy liquid transportation fuels derived from: low nutrient input/high per acre yield crops; agricultural or forestry waste; or other sustainable biomass feedstocks including algae.  The key word is “sustainable.”
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C-17 Using Combination of Bio- and Synthetic Fuels in Flight Tests
September 2, 2010 – 6:43 pm | No Comment

(Green Car Congress)  A C-17 Globemaster III based at Edwards Air Force Base is conducting flight tests to see how it performs with different combinations of biofuels.
The aircraft was powered by 50% JP-8, 25% hydro-treated …

Arizona Set to Become Center for Algae-Based, Biofuel Industry
August 31, 2010 – 7:32 am | No Comment

by William Hermann(The Arizona Republic)   Clean, green energy source could replace fossil fuels.
…With its ideal climate and abundance of available land, Arizona is poised to become a major center of a multibillion-dollar, algae-based, biofuel industry.

Scientists …

SwiftFuel to Power World Record Attempt
August 31, 2010 – 7:31 am | No Comment

Richard “Smokey” Young will use an unleaded, high-octane biofuel developed by a Purdue Research Park-based company during his attempt to establish a new 100-kilometer closed course speed record on Sept. 11.
Young will power his No. …

Wildcatters: The New IPO fever…Who’s Next?
August 17, 2010 – 11:29 am | No Comment

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  …There has been, unsurprisingly, a ton of chatter about the sector, which escalated significantly last week with the PetroAlgae and Gevo announcements.
…The IPO is generally a liquidity event, providing lucrative …

BlueFire Ethanol Fuels Rebrands as BlueFire Renewables, Inc.
August 17, 2010 – 11:09 am | No Comment

(Blue Fire Renewables)  Name Change Designed to Better Reflect Its Fuel and Energy Production Capabilities
BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc., a company focused on changing the world’s transportation fuel paradigm through the production of renewable fuels from non-food …

British Airways Acts Quickly on Waste Biofuel
August 10, 2010 – 3:08 pm | No Comment

by Ivan Gale (The National)  British Airways (BA), which is preparing to become the first airline to buy jet fuel from a planned waste-to-biofuels plant in east London, is expected to scale up the project …

Commercial Airlines May Get 1% of Fuel From Biofuels By 2015, Boeing Says
August 2, 2010 – 2:30 pm | No Comment

by Alex Morales  (Bloomberg)  Commercial airlines may derive 1 percent of their fuel by 2015 from biofuels made of plants including algae, Boeing Co.’s environment chief said. …
Boeing has worked with airlines from the U.S. …

Garuda Indonesia Planning to Switch to Biofuel
August 2, 2010 – 2:26 pm | No Comment

by Fidelis E. Satriastanti  (Jakarta Globe) National airline Garuda Indonesia is finalizing preparations to use biofuel in an attempt to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, a senior official said on Monday.
“We are in the process of changing …

Canadian Programme Formed to Undertake Camelina-Sourced Biofuel Test Flight of a Bombardier Turboprop
August 2, 2010 – 2:05 pm | No Comment

(GreenAirOnline)  A six-partner consortium led by crop biotechnology company Targeted Growth Canada (TGC) is to undertake a test programme using biofuel sourced from camelina oil that will culminate in a demonstration flight of a Porter Airlines …

Progress on Alternative Jet Fuels “Stunning”, Says Aviation Industry, but Commercialization Is Now the Major Challenge
August 2, 2010 – 1:59 pm | No Comment

(GreenAirOnline)  Environmental executives from Boeing, Airbus and IATA lined up at the recent Farnborough Air Show to proclaim rapid progress in the development of alternative sustainable jet fuels but warned of the challenges ahead in bringing …

ATA Announces Formation of ‘Farm to Fly’ Sustainable Aviation Biofuels Initiative
July 27, 2010 – 4:34 pm | No Comment

(Air Transport Association)  The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, announced the official launch of the “Farm to Fly” partnership initiative with private industry, federal agencies and …

British Airways, Solena Plan to Create 1,200 London Jobs at Biofuels Plant
July 23, 2010 – 3:13 pm | No Comment

by Alex Morales (Bloomberg)  British Airways Plc and Solena Group Inc. plan to build a waste-to-biofuels plant in east London, creating 1,200 jobs, sending less trash to the landfill and reducing jet emissions of greenhouse gases.
Solena, …

Waterland Supplies Jatropha Oil to EU Airline Industry
July 21, 2010 – 6:35 pm | No Comment

(TheBioenergySite.com)  Waterland supply its Jatropha Oil for use as feedstock for aviation fuel.
Waterland International signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with a leading supplier of biofuels for the aviation industry.
Waterland will be making its first delivery of …

First of Its Kind: WSU Led Bio-Jet Fuel Project Officially Gets Off the Ground
July 20, 2010 – 11:53 am | No Comment

(Washington State University)  A major Washington State University effort to develop aviation bio-fuel is underway with the announcement of a strategic initiative called the “Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest” project; the first of its kind in the …

Planes to Fuel Biofuel Industry
July 19, 2010 – 4:20 pm | No Comment

(Sidney Morning Herald)  …Primary Industries Minister Tim Mulherin has released the government’s discussion paper on plans for the state’s biofuel and bioproduct industry on Friday.
Mr Mulherin said the US, Europe and Brazil dominated the international bio-industries …

Airframers Step Up Biofuel Efforts ahead of Farnborough
July 19, 2010 – 3:53 pm | No Comment

(FlightGlobal)  In the run-up to Farnborough both of the major commercial airframers have launched new initiatives aimed at bringing the prospect of a low-carbon, biofuel-powered aviation industry closer to reality, amid a sharpening awareness of …

Aviation Industry Harnesses Algae for Biofuel
July 19, 2010 – 3:44 pm | No Comment

by Gerald Traufetter  (Der Spiegel)  There are plans within the aviation industry to replace kerosene with biofuel derived from algae. The new fuel comes with a surprising benefit: Planes will be able to fly farther …

Initiative Formed to Assess Viability of Creating a Sustainable Aviation Biofuels Industry in the Pacific Northwest
July 19, 2010 – 3:36 pm | No Comment

(GreenAir Online) The Pacific Northwest could become a global hub for the development of aviation biofuels following the announcement of a strategic initiative by local aviation interests. Three airports – Seattle-Tacoma International, Spokane International and …

Accelergy Receives Grant from Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority
July 12, 2010 – 1:00 pm | No Comment

(Accelergy)  Carbon Cycle Technology Alliance to scale carbon capture and recycling operations
Accelergy Corporation, a global leader in the production of high-grade, domestically sourced liquid fuels, has been awarded an alternative and clean energy program grant from …

Jatoil Sells First Commercial Quantity of Crude Jatropha Oil
July 12, 2010 – 12:16 pm | No Comment

(Biofuels International)  After recently acquiring joint venture operations in Central Java, Indonesia, renewable energy company Jatoil has secured its first sale of a commercial quantity of crude jatropha oil.
The sale is under a new four-year …

Jet-A Alternatives
July 12, 2010 – 11:38 am | No Comment

by David Esler  (Aviation Week)   This December, if the planets align properly and the members of the ASTM International concur, it will become legal to operate a business jet on a blend of conventional Jet-A and …

Aviation Fuel Asia Conference September 27-28 Singapore
July 12, 2010 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Aviation Fuel Asia Conference September 27-28 Singapore

With the recent global economy recovery coupled with the continuous oil price fluctuations and more movements towards green aviation, the commercial aviation industry and the demand & trades for aviation fuel are expected change. Against …

Transportation and Aviation Leaders Launch Sustainable Biofuels Initiative
July 12, 2010 – 10:48 am | No Comment

(PR NewsWire)  Regional assessment to outline biomass sources for creating renewable jet fuel.
Alaska Airlines, Boeing, Portland International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Spokane International Airport and Washington State University today announced a strategic initiative to promote …

Government of Canada Announces Investment to Promote Clean Technology Projects and Help Support Jobs Creation
July 7, 2010 – 2:34 pm | No Comment

(SDTC)   Eighteen clean technology projects from across Canada that will help green Canada’s economy today received $40 million in funding to help move innovative technology solutions to the market. The announcement, confirming the decision of the …

Evogene Castor Oil Demonstrates Suitability as Biojet Feedstock
July 7, 2010 – 12:26 pm | No Comment

(MarketWire)  Analysis Conducted in Collaboration With NASA, AFRL, and Honeywell’s UOP
Evogene Ltd. announced July 7, 2010, that biojet(1) produced from castor varieties under development by Evogene, meets the key international standards for alternative aviation fuels. The analysis was …

Algae Aviation Fuel
July 6, 2010 – 9:32 am | No Comment

(Compact Contractors for America/YouTube/Algae Industry Magazine)  The Dry Process Bio Jet Fuel from Algae utilizes raw algae for fuel for any aircraft or land based turbine. This methodology uses a variety of algae biomass to …

DoD Seeking Commercial Quantities of Aviation, Marine Biofuels: RFI Issued
June 29, 2010 – 3:35 pm | No Comment

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  In Washington, the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) posted a Request for Information (RFI) on FedBizOpps this past Friday.  This is DESC’s first step toward procurement of commercial, as opposed …

US Air Force Confident of Meeting 2011 Blended Fuel Target
June 29, 2010 – 12:51 pm | No Comment

by Jeffrey Decker (FlightGlobal)  …Biomass can be gasified and converted to fuel through the Fischer-Tropsch process as well, but the USAF has focused on coal-to-liquids to confirm that chemically identical fuels perform alike no matter …

EADS Undertakes First Aircraft Flight Powered by Algae-Derived Biofuel and Signs Brazilian Production Venture
June 29, 2010 – 12:21 pm | No Comment

(GreenAirOnline)  The first public flights of an aircraft with an engine fully powered by algae-derived biofuel took place last week during the ILA Air Show in Berlin. The demonstration flights of a twin-engined Diamond DA42 …

Honeywell Wins $27 Million Contract To Develop New Technologies To Reduce Fuel Burn And Emissions From Jet Engines
June 26, 2010 – 1:01 pm | No Comment

(Honeywell)  Agreement Includes Testing of Bio-Based Renewable Fuels 
Honeywell announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop mature technology for Fuel Burn Reduction and test aviation biofuels …

Biofuels Are Growing Up Quickly
June 25, 2010 – 4:35 pm | No Comment

by Michelle Dunlop (Herald)  It wasn’t supposed to happen so quickly.
But the development of aviation biofuels has occurred at a speed that has surprised everyone.
Just a few years ago, aviation biofuel looked to be decades …

World Biofuels Markets March 22-24 Rotterdam, Netherlands
June 24, 2010 – 12:45 pm | No Comment
World Biofuels Markets  March 22-24    Rotterdam, Netherlands

Meet, listen to and question 250 global biofuels leaders
Over 250 industry leading speakers will share their expertise on all aspects of the biofuels value chain during three days of interactive conference sessions.
Tailor your own agenda from a …

Aviation an Environment Summit 2010 September 16-17 Geneva, Switzerland
June 18, 2010 – 6:03 pm | No Comment
Aviation an Environment Summit 2010 September 16-17 Geneva, Switzerland

This will be another important year for aviation from an environmental perspective with climate change at the top of the political agenda. The inconclusive outcomes of the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the …

Honeywell Green Jet Fuel(TM) Powers Royal Netherlands Air Force Helicopter
June 17, 2010 – 2:13 pm | No Comment

(UOP)  Fuel produced using Honeywell’s UOP process technology will power the first helicopter flight on sustainable biofuels.
UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced June 16, 2010, that Honeywell Green Jet Fuel(TM) produced using its Green Jet Fuel process technology …

Airline Industry’s First-Ever Carbon Footprint Assessment Carried out on North American Regional Carriers
June 14, 2010 – 12:12 pm | No Comment

(GreenAirOnline)  Sustainability measurement and environmental risk management company EQ2 has conducted the first-ever airline industry carbon and environmental footprint assessment in conjunction with the Regional Airline Association (RAA). Using EQ2’s web-based Evolution sustainability management system, …

EADS Sets First Public Algae-Biofuel Flight At ILA Berlin
June 8, 2010 – 8:32 am | No Comment

by John Morris (Aviation Week)  EADS will make the world’s first public flight of an aircraft with an engine powered solely by third-generation algae-derived biofuel here at ILA.
A Diamond DA42 with Austro Engine AE300 diesel powerplants …

The Dollars and Cents of Flips and Flying… from Upside Down
June 4, 2010 – 1:11 pm | No Comment

by Mary Rinzel  (WEAU 13 News)  …The plane we’re talking about isn’t just any plane, the Fagen MX2 flies solely on ethanol, which is something Pilot Greg Poe is very proud to point out as …

China’s Actions and Stand on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from International Civil Aviation
June 4, 2010 – 11:45 am | No Comment

by Dr Ma Xiangshan (CAAC, GreenAirOnline.com)  …The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) defines the sustainable development of the civil aviation sector as “the development of civil aviation towards a resource-economical and environment-friendly industry by …

PARTNER Publishes First Comprehensive Study into Comparing Life-Cycle GHG Emissions of Aviation Alternative Fuels
June 4, 2010 – 11:34 am | No Comment

(GreenAirOnline)  The first-ever study into a comparison of the life-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a range of alternative aviation fuels has been published by the Partnership for AiR Transportation Noise and Emissions Reduction (PARTNER), …

Boeing, Honeywell’s UOP and Chinese Energy Officials Announce Sustainable Biofuel Initiatives
June 2, 2010 – 11:38 am | No Comment

(Boeing)  Boeing and PetroChina, together with representatives of the Chinese energy sector and the global aviation industry, May 27, 2010, announced the signing of an agreement to evaluate establishing a sustainable aviation biofuels industry in China. The strategic …

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Road Map Commences
June 1, 2010 – 11:43 am | No Comment

(CSIRO)   CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) together with Australasia’s major aviation players is leading a study to help plan a sustainable future for aviation fuels and reduce the sector’s greenhouse gas emissions.  The Sustainable …

Airline Group Working to Develop Sustainable Jet Biofuels Pledges Renewed Support for Standards Process
June 1, 2010 – 11:40 am | No Comment

(GreenAir Online)  The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG) has pledged continuing support to the Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels (RSB), the Swiss-based body that is seeking to develop internationally approved standards in biofuel sustainability. The …

US Climate Bill Is a “Blunt and Inappropriate Instrument” That Would Cost Airlines $5bn a Year, Says ATA
June 1, 2010 – 11:31 am | No Comment

(GreenAir Online)  The American Power Act proposed by US senators Kerry and Lieberman represented the “wrong approach for aviation,” said Nancy Young, Vice President Environment of the Air Transport Association of America (ATA). She estimated …

Imperial Acquires E-Biofuels for $19.15 Million in Stock, Debt
May 25, 2010 – 8:04 am | No Comment

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) …Wilson indicated in an exclusive Digest interview that the company intends to qualify its biodiesel under the current specifications for Jet A, based on proprietary technology that has reduced the …

Lehigh Valley International Airport Gets $700,000 Grant
May 19, 2010 – 7:01 am | No Comment

(LehighValleyLive.com)   …The Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority today received a $700,000 state grant to promote cleaner transportation through the production and use of alternative biodiesel, natural gas and electricity.   …The money comes from an Alternative Fuel Incentive …

Air Transport World’s Eco-Aviation Conference June 23-25 Washington, DC
May 14, 2010 – 1:18 pm | No Comment
Air Transport World’s Eco-Aviation Conference June 23-25 Washington, DC

ATW’s Eco-Aviation Conference was the first and still is the only conference in North America devoted to addressing a broad cross section of topics arising from commercial aviation’s impact on the environment.
We invite students to …

Delta Helicopters Developing World’s First Biofuel-Capable Helicopter
May 14, 2010 – 9:28 am | No Comment

by Ariel Schwartz  (Inhabitat)  Plenty of airlines are testing out biofuels in passenger jets, but helicopters have largely been ignored — until now. Australia-based Delta Helicopters is developing what it says is the first biofuel-capable diesel …

The Presidential Biofuels Directive: One Year Later, Where Are We?
May 14, 2010 – 8:21 am | No Comment

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  …The invite-only meeting, which attracted more than 100 attendees, was structured around two panels, one focused primarily on policy and led by USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber and featuring biofuels …

Vilsack: USDA Needs to Take Chances
May 14, 2010 – 8:10 am | No Comment

by Jerry Hagstrom  (Ag Week)  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said at a White House clean energy forum May 6 that USDA may have to take bigger chances with its business loan guarantees if it is …

Honeywell UOP Named Among Boeing’s 2009 Suppliers of the Year
May 12, 2010 – 2:02 pm | No Comment

(UOP)  UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, has been selected as one of Boeing’s 2009 suppliers of the year. One of just 14 companies chosen from a pool of 10,500, Honeywell’s UOP business unit has played a …