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United Airlines uses biofuel on scheduled flights
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An aircraft flies over New York City, as seen from an overwing perspective. Amid increasing awareness of climate change, US-based United Airlines has announced that it has begun using sustainable biofuel on scheduled flights. (Shutterstock/-)
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mid increasing awareness of climate change, United Airlines has announced that it has begun using sustainable biofuel on its regular flights.
Said to be the first US-based airline to do so, United is using biofuel made from non-edible natural oils and agricultural waste in its daily operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
"We are taking action every day to minimize our impact on the environment and explore new ways to improve efficiency," said United Airlines managing director for environmental affairs and sustainability, Angela Foster-Rice.
The biofuel is expected to reduce around 60 percent of lifecycle carbon emissions compared to fuel produced from traditional petroleum.
The aviation industry reportedly contributes to around 2 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions.
United is purchasing the biofuel from AltAir Paramount, which produces up to 35 million gallons per year of renewable fuels and provides a drop-in replacement for conventional fuels.
United Airlines and United Express operate an average of 5,000 flights a day to 342 airports across six continents. (kes)
