Brazil World Cup team flying high on sustainable jet fuel

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GOL Airlines using fuel made from inedible corn oil and used cooking oil to power 200 flights during 2014 World Cup

Brazil have got off to a flying start at the World Cup fuelled by Neymar, Oscar, and used cooking oil. GOL Airlines, which is transporting the Seleção, is using Honeywell Green Jet Fuel made from inedible...

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