Biofuel trial set for second half of 2008

摘要

Air New Zealand, Boeing and Rolls-Royce are to conduct a biofuel demonstration flight in 2008 in a bid to accelerate the development of alternative fuels for commercial aviation. The three have signed a memorandum of understanding to "work together on projects aimed at ensuring that commercial aviation continues to become more environmentally sustainable".rnBoeing says the demonstration flight is planned for the second half of 2008 using an ANZ 747-400. One of the aircraft's four R-R RB211-524G engines will burn a blend of biofuel and conventional kerosene jet fuel.