Aviation industry on track to deliver certified biofuel within two years

James S Murray
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Pratt & Witney says industry will have biofuels ready for commercial use by 2011

The aviation industry is on target to certify the first jet biofuels for commercial use by 2011, according to a senior executive at one of the world's largest jet engine manufacturers. Dr Alan H Epstein,...

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