A New Partnership in the Fight Against Global Warming
Some great news this week. Two giants of industry are joining together in order to speed the process of developing alternative as well as sustainable fuels in the field of commercial aviation. Rolls-Royce and Air New Zealand, in conjunction with Boeing, are planning a flight that will demonstrate the use of viable biofuels to other titans related to the industry.
When is Take Off?
Plans for the flight are due to take off during the latter part of 2008. The Boeing jet that is to be used for the flight is an Air New Zealand Boeing 747-400 and it is outfitted with engines developed by Rolls Royce. The purpose of this demonstration flight is to showcase progressive solutions for environmentally friendly, alternative fuel sources. The potential exists to blend this type of biojet fuel with conventional kerosene fuel, in order to lessen the dependency of the industry on fuels that are petroleum based.
An added bonus is said to be the noise reduction. Jets taking off and landing will cease to be noisy affairs. This is good news for those affected by the noise pollution that living near an airport brings about. In addition, the use of biofuels are said to reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide by the aviation industry, therefore reducing their impact on greenhouse gas emissions, and slowing the growth of global warming.
The End Result
The hope for the success of the demonstration is strong, and Boeing is hoping fuel providers will see the benefits that switching to alternative fuel sources can bring, besides addressing environmental issues that have become a huge concern around the globe. The president of Boeing Australia said that the goal for the near future is to pinpoint alternative and sustainable sources for biojet fuel and apply them to the planes that are currently flying the friendly skies.
