Airbus plans to create biofuel hub in India

Airlines have gotten initial approval to blend conventional fuel with biofuels from inedible plants, such as algae and woody biomass, reports the Air Transport Association.
Technical standards group ASTM International gave the airlines the go-ahead to incorporate biofuels into as much as 50% of the total fuel they use on passenger flights. The biofuels can be made from organic waste or non-food materials, such as algae or wood chips. Final approval is expected July 1 at the earliest.
Airbus SAS and Deutsche Lufthansa AG are planning to start a six- month trial in the coming weeks where one engine is powered 50% by biofuels from jatropha, camelina and animal waste.
Airbus and Boeing, which combined make about 80% of the world's passenger planes, plan to set up biofuel production chains across the world.
Airbus plans to create a supply hub in India where it would form partnerships with growers, transporters and refiners. Boeing is similarly negotiating with companies in the biofuels supply chain in South America.
10/06/11 SustainableBusiness.com

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