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United first to introduce biofuels into daily operations at LAX
UNITED Airlines says it made history last week by being the first US airline to use of biofuel for scheduled flights.
The launch, starting with United Flight 708 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, last week marks the first use of biofuels for routine operations rather than test flights.
United has agreed to purchase up to 15 million gallons of biofuel from AltAir Paramount over a three-year period.
The airline has begun using the biofuel in its daily operations at LAX, storing and delivering it in the same way as traditional fuel.
"Today's historic launch of regularly scheduled service utilising advanced biofuels represents a major next step in our ongoing commitment to operate sustainably and responsibly," said United eco-affairs chief Angela Foster-Rice.
"We are taking action every day to minimise our impact on the environment and explore new ways to improve efficiency," she said.
Said LA Mayor Eric Garcetti: "LAX and United Airlines have broken new ground with fuel that reduces carbon emissions by as much as 60 per cent. Today, we set a new standard for sustainability - an example I hope the rest of the industry will follow."
AltAir has retrofitted Paramount Petroleum Corporation to create a 35 million gallon per year renewable fuel unit, which converts non-edible, natural oils and agricultural wastes into jet fuel.
This is expected to provide a greater than 60 per cent reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions when compared to fuel produced from traditional petroleum, said the United statement.
In 2009, United became the first US carrier to perform a biofuel demonstration flight. In 2011, United became the first US carrier to operate a commercial advanced biofuel flight.
United also recently received the World Bio Markets (WBM) Award for Excellence in Advanced Biofuels.
The launch, starting with United Flight 708 from Los Angeles to San Francisco, last week marks the first use of biofuels for routine operations rather than test flights.
United has agreed to purchase up to 15 million gallons of biofuel from AltAir Paramount over a three-year period.
The airline has begun using the biofuel in its daily operations at LAX, storing and delivering it in the same way as traditional fuel.
"Today's historic launch of regularly scheduled service utilising advanced biofuels represents a major next step in our ongoing commitment to operate sustainably and responsibly," said United eco-affairs chief Angela Foster-Rice.
"We are taking action every day to minimise our impact on the environment and explore new ways to improve efficiency," she said.
Said LA Mayor Eric Garcetti: "LAX and United Airlines have broken new ground with fuel that reduces carbon emissions by as much as 60 per cent. Today, we set a new standard for sustainability - an example I hope the rest of the industry will follow."
AltAir has retrofitted Paramount Petroleum Corporation to create a 35 million gallon per year renewable fuel unit, which converts non-edible, natural oils and agricultural wastes into jet fuel.
This is expected to provide a greater than 60 per cent reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions when compared to fuel produced from traditional petroleum, said the United statement.
In 2009, United became the first US carrier to perform a biofuel demonstration flight. In 2011, United became the first US carrier to operate a commercial advanced biofuel flight.
United also recently received the World Bio Markets (WBM) Award for Excellence in Advanced Biofuels.
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