"Historic week" for US aviation as United launches first biofuel-powered service

Will Nichols
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United service from Houston to Chicago to be closely followed by biofuel flights from Alaska Airlines

The first commercial biofuel-powered flight in the United States is set to take place later today, according to reports. United Airlines, the world's largest air carrier, will pilot the service between...

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