Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand will seeking to reduce emissions from their jet fuel by moving towards locally-produced biofuel. The two aviation companies have teamed up and issued to the market an official ‘Request for Information’ on aviation biofuels, to reduce carbon emissions and boost fuel security.
Air New Zealand chief flight operations and safety officer Captain David Morgan says it is a key initiative under its carbon management programme. “We hope we can stimulate the local market, drive innovation and investment and potentially uncover a sustainable biofuel supply,” said Morgan.
Virgin Australia’s head of sustainability, Robert Wood, said Australasian airlines need to catch up with international competitors. United made significant investment in biofuel as the first-mover, with flights in 2017 expected to utilise the fuel.
There have been a number of test flights flying on fuels as diverse as used cooking oil and coconut oil, but due to costs, haven’t been pursued.
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