The FAA has approved a new bio-based jet fuel for aviation use, produced from ethanol derived from renewable feed stocks.
FAA Approves Ethanol-based Biojet Fuel
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has approved a new bio-based jet fuel, alcohol to jet synthetic paraffinic kerosene (ATJ-SPK), derived from renewable ethanol sources such as sugar, corn, or forest waste.
- This is the fifth bio-based jet fuel approved by ASTM International, signaling its importance as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based fuels.
- The introduction of ATJ-SPK supports the aviation industry's climate change goal of achieving carbon neutral growth and reducing overall emissions.
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