Dreamliner completes green milestone
2012-04-18 14:45
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) made aviation history as a 787
Dreamliner flew for the first time powered in part by sustainable
biofuels.
"The 787 is the most environmentally progressive jetliner flying
today, combining fuel efficiency and comfort with reduced carbon
emissions," said Billy Glover, Commercial Airplanes Vice President of
Environment and Aviation Policy.
The delivery flight between Boeing's Delivery Center in Everett,
Wash. and Tokyo Haneda Airport is also the first ever transpacific
biofuel flight.
"Our historic flight using sustainable biofuels across the Pacific
Ocean highlights how innovative technology can be used to support our
industry's goal of carbon-neutral growth beyond 2020," said Osamu
Shinobe, ANA Senior Executive Vice President.
The 787 flew with biofuel made mainly from used cooking oil and
emitted an estimated 30 percent less CO2 emissions when compared to
today's similarly-sized airplanes. Of the reduction in greenhouse
gasses, about 10 percent can be attributed to the use of biofuel and
approximately 20 percent to the technology and efficiency advancements
offered by the Dreamliner.
Made primarily from composite materials, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is
the first mid-size airplane capable of flying long-range routes and
will allow airlines to open new, non-stop routes preferred by the
traveling public.
Boeing is at the forefront of the global effort to develop
sustainable aviation biofuels, as part of the industry's strategy for
lowering its carbon emissions.
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