Etihad operates proof-of-concept 787 flight with local biofuel

Credit: Etihad Airways
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has operated its first flight powered by a mix of standard kerosene and biofuel produced in the emirate. The Boeing 787, powered GE GEnx-1B engines, operated an Abu Dhabi-Amsterdam service. The percentage of biofuel used is not precisely known, but was small, as...
Alan Dron

Based in London, Alan is Europe & Middle East correspondent at Air Transport World.

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