Alaska Airlines and Gevo to Exhibit Renewable Alcohol-to-Jet fuel in Commercial Flight
May 13, 2015http://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2015/05/07/alaska-airlines-gevos-to-demonstrate-renewable-alcohol-to-jet-fuel-flight/
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In Colorado, Gevo and Alaska Airlines announced an alliance to purchase Gevo's renewable jet fuel and fly the first-ever commercial flight on alcohol-to-jet fuel (ATJ). The flight is expected to occur after Gevo receives ASTM International certification for its fuel, sometime in late 2015.
Gevo has been working through the rigorous ASTM process for six years. Once approved, this fuel can be integrated into existing distribution infrastructure and onto commercial aircraft.
"A sustainable biofuels industry would help insulate airlines from fuel price spikes, enabling them to offer economical air travel while remaining profitable, while helping meet their environmental goals, and spur economic growth within and outside of aviation," said Gevo CEO Pat Gruber.
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