Greener flying could land aviation industry with $60bn a year bill

Madeleine Cuff
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UN aviation group says replacement of traditional jet fuel with sustainable alternatives is possible by 2050, but would cost billions and have major impact on global biofuel resources

Between 2020 and 2050 the aviation industry could switch from using oil-based jet fuels to sustainable biofuels, delivering the sector's target of carbon neutral growth, according to analysis released...

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