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August 2, 2010	Progress on alternative jet fuels "stunning", says aviation industry, but commercialization is now the major challenge
July 2, 2010	New Zealand airlines become the first in the world to operate under a mandatory national carbon ETS
May 28, 2010	Boeing announces major initiatives to develop, commercialize and fly sustainable jet biofuels in China
May 5, 2010	Brazilian airline TAM to conduct nationally-sourced jatropha jet biofuel demonstration flight
January 18, 2010	Abu Dhabi to host major research institution and demonstration project for sustainable aviation biofuels
January 13, 2010	Collaborative tool developed by Airways New Zealand delivers significant savings in emissions and costs
December 4, 2009	Algae jet fuel supplier Solazyme ranked the 'hottest' in annual poll of the world's top bioenergy companies
November 23, 2009	KLM 747 takes off on biofuel flight and announces SkyEnergy consortium to further develop biokerosene fuels
November 23, 2009	ICAO conference on alternative fuels endorses global framework on development and implementation
November 16, 2009	Air New Zealand launch customer for new 'Sharklet' wingtips for Airbus A320 narrowbody aircraft
November 5, 2009	KLM to join the jet biofuel demonstration flight club this month using a camelina blended bio-kerosene
October 9, 2009	Aviation industry sustainable fuel consortium commissions Masdar study on halophytes
October 5, 2009	United Airlines chief calls for more investment in developing the alternative jet fuels market
August 13, 2009	Synthetic jet fuel blends receive final stamp of approval and pave the way for jet biofuel certification
July 23, 2009	Use of jet biofuels by airlines should be mandated in the EU from 2020, says UK think tank report
July 14, 2009	Aviation industry sustainable fuels group adds five new airline members and announces halophytes research
July 10, 2009	NASA teams with Seambiotic on R&D programme to optimize algae growth for aviation fuel development
July 10, 2009	Alaska Airlines carries out next-generation approach procedures at Seattle in Greener Skies initiative
June 26, 2009	Alternative fuels move nearer to full commercial aviation use as an important specification hurdle is cleared
June 19, 2009	Research study shows that biofuel blends used in demonstration flights performed as effectively as jet fuel
June 18, 2009	Continental Airlines reports that the biofuel blend on its test flight performed better than traditional jet fuel
June 12, 2009	Industry body ATAG publishes guide to explain benefits of moving to new, cleaner sources of aviation biofuels
May 28, 2009	Air New Zealand claims findings from biofuel test flight show significant reductions in fuel burn and emissions
May 20, 2009	The pace of environmental progress has accelerated despite economic slowdown, claims Boeing chief
May 5, 2009	Life cycle study shows camelina-derived biojet fuel can reduce GHG emissions by up to 84 percent
May 1, 2009	Boeing and CFM target two percent fuel efficiency gains with upgraded Next-Generation 737 in 2011
May 1, 2009	Sapphire Energy says it aims to deploy commercial-ready algae-based jet fuel in three years time
April 8, 2009	Poor management and over optimistic yield forecasts are causing jatropha to become the biofuel blunder crop
March 17, 2009	Shortage of sufficient quantities of suitable biofuels halts Rolls-Royce engine testing programme
March 12, 2009	Qantas calls on the Australian Government to establish a national aviation biofuels industry
March 11, 2009	Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas to collaborate with Boeing on technology research projects
February 26, 2009	Industry consortium launches new company to exploit the potential of jatropha as a jet biofuel
February 19, 2009	Boeing achieves ISO 14001 environmental certification for all its major manufacturing facilities
February 17, 2009	Airbus confirms that its first biofuel commercial aircraft test flight will not take place until 2010
February 16, 2009	Morphing winglets under development promise fuel savings and reduced aircraft noise on landing
February 13, 2009	There is a critical need for more global coordination on alternative aviation fuels, claims ICAO
February 4, 2009	New US administration provides timely and valuable funding for next-generation biofuel research and development
January 30, 2009	Japan Airlines demonstration flight concludes current series of alternative biofuel feedstocks testing
January 8, 2009	Continental test flight achieves a number of firsts, including the debut of algae as a jet engine fuel
January 7, 2009	DARPA awards two contracts totalling $35 million for research into affordable military jet fuel from algae
January 6, 2009	Successful Air New Zealand jatropha biofuel test flight hailed as a commercial aviation milestone
December 19, 2008	European Parliament throws out ETS revision proposals to tighten the aviation sector's emission allowances
December 18, 2008	Alternative aviation jet fuels take a major step forward with agreement on a new standards specification
December 16, 2008	Japan Airlines announces that it too will conduct a demonstration biofuel flight in January, the first in Asia
December 12, 2008	Continental Airlines announces first-ever US biofuel flight will take place in early January
December 3, 2008	Air New Zealand postpones biofuel flight following Airbus A320 loss off French coast
November 17, 2008	United Airlines becomes first US carrier to undertake fuel and emissions saving ASPIRE flight
November 14, 2008	Environment is the new imperative, aviation industry delegates to air navigation conference are told
November 13, 2008	Jatropha-based biofuel cleared for take-off on Air New Zealand test flight early next month
November 10, 2008	The search for alternative aviation fuels: understanding the challenge
November 6, 2008	Jatropha-based jet biofuel in final tests at Rolls-Royce before Air New Zealand test flight in December
October 31, 2008	Biofuels will be in commercial aviation use within three to five years, believes Boeing
October 24, 2008	UK Government to provide research and development funding for algae-based transport biofuels
September 25, 2008	Industry, airlines and environmental organizations join forces to form sustainable aviation fuels group
September 22, 2008	Ensyn and UOP form joint venture to develop second-generation biomass technology for green jet fuel
September 18, 2008	Air New Zealand unveils two initiatives that will reduce annual emissions by over 20,000 tonnes
September 17, 2008	US defence research agency solicits proposals for an environmentally friendly coal-derived military jet fuel
September 16, 2008	CAAFI meeting brings progress on a roadmap to address the future viability of alternative jet fuels
September 12, 2008	Solazyme claims world first in race to produce algae-based jet fuel that meets the ASTM standard
September 12, 2008	Air New Zealand's ASPIRE 1 takes off in pursuit of fuel and emissions savings across the Pacific
September 4, 2008	ASU receives $3 million funding towards research and commercialization of algae-based jet biofuels
August 27, 2008	Air New Zealand and JAL to trial trans-Pacific flight planning initiatives to reduce fuel and emissions
July 11, 2008	Boeing foresees increased global demand for replacement aircraft as airlines seek improved fuel efficiency
July 11, 2008	Rolls-Royce and British Airways launch alternative fuel ground test programme and invite tenders
June 23, 2008	Air New Zealand, Continental and Virgin Atlantic join newly-formed algae trade association
June 13, 2008	Air New Zealand says tailored arrivals initiative at San Francisco has resulted in significant emissions savings
June 5, 2008	Air New Zealand confirms jatropha as its biofuel of choice for Boeing 747 test flight later this year
June 5, 2008	Association formed to harness the potential of algae to address global energy and environment issues
May 21, 2008	Boeing challenges college students to create green concepts for Chinese aircraft maintenance facility
May 16, 2008	Airbus forms partnership to develop sustainable second-generation commercial aviation biofuels
April 25, 2008	ATA calls for commitment on alternative jet fuels and releases guiding principles for suppliers
April 25, 2008	More cooperation and better communication is the theme at aviation industry summit on environment
April 24, 2008	Boeing and Airbus to collaborate on achieving air traffic management efficiency and environmental gains
April 3, 2008	PetroSun commences commercial operations on its algae-to-biofuels farm in Texas
March 20, 2008	Virgin's Branson attacks BA boss for having a lack of vision on biofuels
March 18, 2008	Locally-sourced algae lined up as probable biofuel for Air New Zealand test flight later this year
March 14, 2008	Solena announces development of first large-scale US renewable jet fuel production facility
March 14, 2008	Continental Airlines partners with Boeing and GE for first US biofuel flight in 2009
March 7, 2008	Virgin Atlantic's Richard Branson announces two new environmental partnerships
February 24, 2008	Biofuelled Virgin Boeing 747 takes to the skies on pioneering first flight
February 13, 2008	Aviation biofuels could be in commercial use within seven years, says Boeing
February 7, 2008	Airbus forecasts increased demand for new eco-efficient airliners to cope with continued passenger and freight growth
January 17, 2008	North American airlines urged to steer clear of highly polluting new fuel types
January 8, 2008	Passenger demand surges ahead as Boeing announces record commercial airplane orders for a single year
December 3, 2007	Boeing bitten by UK advertising watchdog over CO2 claims in a national press ad for 747-8 Intercontinental
November 1, 2007	Virgin Atlantic to conduct biofuel demo flight in early 2008

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Most read news stories in July

1. Could the exhaust from jet engines provide wind power to generate free electricity for airports?

2. New Zealand airlines become the first in the world to operate under a mandatory national carbon ETS

3. Solena jet biofuel project with British Airways on track, says CEO, as the airline seeks further supplies for engine testing

4. Small errors in emissions data monitoring could cost Aviation EU ETS operators over one million euros

5. Series of A380 transatlantic green flights planned as SESAR selects 18 AIRE 2 carbon reduction projects

6. Commission approves Eurocontrol fuel consumption tool to help small emitters comply with Aviation EU ETS

7. British Airways, BAA and NATS produce the 'perfect' environmental flight from London to Edinburgh

8. UK Environment Agency awards IT contract to manage compliance requirements of the Aviation EU ETS

Most read news stories this year

1. British Airways partners with Solena to build Europe's first sustainable biojet fuel production facility

2. IATA enters legal case brought by ATA and three US airlines against the UK over the Aviation EU ETS

3. Airbus and Boeing confirm they will work together on lobbying to ramp up progress on aviation biofuels

4. Major study into the feasibility of a jet biofuel refinery at Stockholm-Arlanda provides encouragement

5. CO2 emissions from scheduled airline flights within the scope of the Aviation EU ETS fell by around 7 percent in 2009

6. Ash cloud's aviation CO2 silver lining has implications for airline EU ETS emissions allowances

7. Qatar Airways-led consortium plans development of economically viable sustainable jet biofuel production

8. Pew report finds reductions in aviation GHG emissions over business-as-usual projections could be halved

9. UK Government to refer US airline legal challenge over the EU ETS to the European Court of Justice

10. Abu Dhabi to host major research institution and demonstration project for sustainable aviation biofuels

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