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Camelina Biofuel Will Save the World, JAL Says

Where: Tokyo, Japan
February 2, 2009 at 9:45 AM | by amandak | 0 Comments

Did you hear that Japan Airlines have just saved the world? That's how they've made their maiden camelina biofuel flight sound. They did a 90-minute test flight out of Tokyo on Friday and Japan Airlines president Haruka Nishimatsu said:

Today is an extremely important day for Japan Airlines, for aviation, and for the environment.

Just a little over the top, but we are pleased to see airlines jumping on the greener flying bandwagon. The test flight used a mix of camelina, a second generation biofuel, and regular jet fuel, and it all happened without any dramas. Keep it up, camelina-lovers.

If an airline begins using biofuel on its flights, will that make you more inclined to pick them over a regular gas guzzler? Let us know in comments below.

Related Stories:
· Japan Airlines Tests World's First Camelina Flight [The Age]
· Japan Airlines Will Fly On Camelina, Whatever That Is [Jaunted]
· Biofuels Coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: St Stev]

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