9/5/07

Air New Zealand Turing Green


The airline home to one of the most pristine wildernesses on earth is taking a step in the green direction, green algae that is. Together with Boeing, Air New Zealand is working with Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation to develop the world’s first environmentally friendly aviation fuel, all from wild algae. Rumors are circulating that Air New Zealand will begin testing on one its two engine aircraft over the Tasman some time soon. It is suspected that Air NZ will run one engine with regular fuel and one with the new wild algae solution. This is a huge step in the right direction to reduce the carbon impact of the airline industry to zero. For the whole article click here

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