BIOFUELS — International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary-General Raymond Benjamin flew into the Rio+20 United Nations Conference in Brazil Jun. 17 on scheduled flights powered by a 50% blend of Honeywell Green Jet Fuel. In a statement, Honeywell said Benjamin’s first flight from Mexico City to Sao Paulo, operated by Aeromexico Airlines on a Boeing 777, used Honeywell Green Jet Fuel made from inedible jatropha and camelina plants. The connecting flight to Rio de Janeiro, operated by GOL Airlines on a Boeing 737, used Honeywell Green Jet Fuel blended locally from used cooking oil and inedible corn oil. “Honeywell Green Jet Fuel has been proven repeatedly in military and commercial flights to be a practical solution for using alternative fuel sources, as well as meeting increasingly strict emissions standards,” said Jim Rekoske, vice president and general manager of Honeywell’s UOP Renewable Energy and Chemicals business unit. “With the expected growth in fuel demand and the increasing refining capacity in Latin America over the next several years, we look forward to continuing to provide sustainable energy solutions to support the region.” Aeromexico began using Honeywell Green Jet Fuel on its regular Mexico City to Costa Rica route last year as part of its “Green Flights” project to cut emissions — making it one of the first airlines to use renewable fuels in daily passen- ger services. The Rio+20 Conference brings together world leaders, governments and other participants to discuss world- wide sustainable development.
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