2012 Newsletter
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Boeing reveals battery solution in webinar from Tokyo
Boeing provided a briefing on the 787 battery solution, which includes a new charger for the revised battery with additional spacing and shielding, and the new case and venting system that has been nicknamed the “fireplace and chimney” by some…
100% Unblended Biofuel Test
The National Research Council Canada recently undertook a test flight with 100% unblended biofuels. On October 29th, following a series of static engine tests and a ground run, NRC flew the world’s first civil flight powered by 100% unblended drop…
Look Ma, no blend!
A very interesting aviation biofuel test was undertaken this week. Take a look here. The eye popping part for us is the 1.5% fuel burn improvement. That alone should have every airline manager sit up straight and pay attention. So…
Airbus and Air Canada make “Perfect Flight”
Today Airbus and Air Canada are performing North America’s first “Perfect Flight” over international borders. The goal is to cut CO2 emissions by more than 40% compared to a regular flight. The commercial flight on an A319 flying from Toronto…
Renewable Jet Fuel Flight Scheduled in Brazil
Azul Airlines, Amyris, Inc.Embraer and GE announced that Amyris’ renewable jet fuel sourced from Brazilian sugarcane has successfully passed all required testing and will be used during a demonstration flight on an Azul E195. The “Azul+Verde” (a Greener Blue) flight…