News tagged with aviation fuel

Flying car should be available next year (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- The Federal Aviation Administration in the US has given approval to the Transition, a two-seater flying car developed over the last four years by Massachusetts Company, Terrafugia.

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 30, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (48) | comments 30 | with audio podcast report

Conventional fossil fuels sometimes 'greener' than biofuels: study

There’s a race afoot to give biofuel wings in the aviation industry, part of an effort to combat soaring fuel prices and cut greenhouse gas emissions. In 2008, Virgin Atlantic became the first commercial ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Removing sulfur from jet fuel cools climate: study

A Yale study examining the impact of aviation on climate change found that removing sulfur from jet fuel cools the atmosphere. The study was published in the October 22 issue of Geophysical Research Letters.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 14, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (8) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Aircraft of the future could capture and re-use some of their own

Tomorrow's aircraft could contribute to their power needs by harnessing energy from the wheel rotation of their landing gear to generate electricity.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Feb 23, 2012 | popularity 1.8 / 5 (6) | comments 12

Airplane rivals launch joint biofuel project

Plane makers and bitter rivals Airbus of Europe, Boeing of the US and Embraer of Brazil announced on Thursday a joint plan to develop affordable biofuels for the airplane industry.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 22, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Australia's Qantas makes first commercial biofuel flight

Australia's Qantas Friday launched the nation's first commercial flight using a mixture of refined cooking oil, saying it would not survive if it relied solely on traditional jet fuel.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Airlines decry EU carbon emissions scheme

Airlines denounced on Tuesday an EU plan to charge them for carbon emissions, warning it would cost the industry 17.5 billion euros ($23.8 billion) over eight years.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 12

Study details path to sustainable aviation biofuels industry in Northwest

The Pacific Northwest has the diverse feedstocks, fuel-delivery infrastructure and political will needed to create a viable biofuels industry capable of reducing greenhouse gases and meeting the future fuel demands of the ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New sustainable 'bio-derived' jet fuel industry is achievable: report

Establishing an economically and environmentally beneficial, 'bio-derived' Australian and New Zealand aviation fuels industry is a viable proposition, according to a report compiled by CSIRO in collaboration ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Airlines chief urges more investment in biofuels

The head of the world's biggest airline association, IATA, berated the oil industry and governments on Friday for investing "peanuts" in cleaner biofuels.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 17, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

All-in-one computerized scheduling will make airports greener, more efficient

A new computerised approach to airport operations is being developed that will reduce delays, speed up baggage handling and decrease pollution.

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

WSU led Bio-Jet fuel project officially gets off the ground

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 U.S. ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 12, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New study for cleaner aviation fuel

(PhysOrg.com) -- CSIRO together with Australasia's major aviation players is leading a world-first study to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from air transport by helping to develop a sustainable aviation ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 20, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

World first research study on jet fuel exposure syndrome looking for participants

(PhysOrg.com) -- Mater Medical Research Institute researchers affiliated with The University of Queensland will lead the first study into the health implications of working with aviation fuels and F-111 deseal/reseal agents.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 23, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1


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