FAA Joins Spain's AESA on Biofuel Research

FAA Joins Spain’s AESA on Biofuel Research

Mark Phelps

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 10:57 PM ET

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The FAA and the Spanish Aviation and Security Agency (AESA) signed a declaration of cooperation to develop sustainable alternative aviation fuels.
The agreement aims to leverage Spain's innovative R&D program and agricultural resources, facilitating the sharing of research data, publications, and R&D activities.
This cooperation seeks to further understand the life-cycle effects of alternative fuel emissions and work towards lowering their production costs.

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Yesterday, the FAA signed a declaration of cooperation with the Spanish Aviation and Security Agency (AESA) to help develop sustainable alternative aviation fuels in the two countries.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation John Porcari attended the signing and said, “Spain…has an ambitious and innovative alternative jet fuels R&D program, the involvement of all the key stakeholders, and the agricultural resources to support aviation biofuel production. This declaration of cooperation will enable us to better share and exchange ideas and best practices to attain our goals.”