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Apr 13, 12, 5:58 am
http://www.biofuels-news.com/industry_news.php?item_id=4810
Canadian air carrier Porter Airlines is due to fly a commercial, biofuel-powered aircraft later this month, making it the nation's first carrier to do this.
The flight comes after Porter's biofuel test flight, which took place in February earlier this year.
Porter will operate one of its Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliners on a 50/50 blend of biojet and conventional fossil aviation fuel.
According to the airline, these aircraft already offer reduced emission output compared to other craft. They consume 40% less fuel and produce up to 40% fewer emissions than the older aircraft previously used by Porter.
Canadian air carrier Porter Airlines is due to fly a commercial, biofuel-powered aircraft later this month, making it the nation's first carrier to do this.
The flight comes after Porter's biofuel test flight, which took place in February earlier this year.
Porter will operate one of its Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliners on a 50/50 blend of biojet and conventional fossil aviation fuel.
According to the airline, these aircraft already offer reduced emission output compared to other craft. They consume 40% less fuel and produce up to 40% fewer emissions than the older aircraft previously used by Porter.