Biofuels In Aviation

An initiative, which began in 2010, was officially extended this week to develop bio-fuels for use in commercial airplanes.

Apr 16, 2013

An initiative, which began in 2010, was officially extended this week to develop bio-fuels for use in commercial airplanes. The goal of this initiative is to bring “drop-in aviation bio-fuels to 1 billion gallons per year by 2018," according to The Hill. To read more, click HERE.

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