United Airlines to Operate Commercial Flights on Biofuel Blend
March 23, 2016http://biofuels-news.com/display_news/10308/united_airlines_to_operate_commercial_flights_on_biofuel_mix/
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United Airlines will use Honeywell Green Jet Fuel to power 12,500 flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
The fuel for the flights was produced by AltAir Paramount using Honeywell UOP's proprietary renewable jet fuel process technology, which converts non-edible animal fats and oils into renewable fuels. The process is fully compatible with existing equipment commonly used in today's refineries, making it easier for refiners to use existing infrastructure to produce renewable fuels.
United will fly on a blend of 30% renewable jet fuel and 70% petroleum fuel, and the company will purchase 15 million gallons of renewable jet fuel from AltAir over a three-year period.
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