NASA says jet biofuels are clear for take-off

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US space agency says blended biofuels are 'quite acceptable' for commercial flights after series of tests in California

NASA researchers say commercial airlines can fly safely on biofuels blended with conventional jet fuel following a series of successful trial flights in California. Scientists at NASA's Langley Research...

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