Boeing will offer biofuel for jet deliveries, and Alaska Airlines says ‘Fill ‘er up’ Boeing says it will begin offering airlines and operators the chance to have their jets powered by biofuel when they… Read More
Port of Seattle pushes for sustainable aviation fuels, but it’s not easy being green For years, the Port of Seattle has been talking about weaning Seattle-Tacoma International Airport off fossil fuels, but now it’s… Read More
NASA-led study confirms that aviation biofuels can be a boon for the environment A NASA-led study demonstrates that airplanes powered by biofuels can emit up to 70 percent less particulate pollution – providing a… Read More
Another boost for biofuel: Waste wood helps power Alaska Airlines commercial jet Alaska Airlines says it sent a Boeing 737 jet on the first commercial airline flight that was partially fueled by… Read More
Can biofuels take flight? Alternative fuels for jetliners face political and economic headwinds Two major steps in Washington’s infant jet biofuel industry are expected to take place in the next couple months. In… Read More
Turning dead trees into gas: Biofuel research could spark new fuels University of Washington researcher Fernando Resende is getting ready for the day that we run out of fossil fuels. Originally… Read More
UW, WSU score $80M to turn wood products into biofuels Seattle’s biofuels industry took a big hit a few years ago when Imperium Renewables canceled its IPO, laid off staff… Read More
Boeing, Alaska Air, WSU and others set ‘flight plan’ for renewable aviation fuels in the NW A group of more than 40 regional companies, government entities and educational institutions have come together to explore the possibilities… Read More