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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Key Takeaways:

The FAA and Spain's Aviation and Security Agency (AESA) signed a cooperation declaration to advance the development of sustainable alternative aviation fuels.
The agreement leverages Spain's ambitious R&D program and agricultural resources, focusing on sharing research data, publications, and funded R&D activities.
The partnership aims to explore the life-cycle effects of alternative fuel emissions on the atmosphere and reduce production costs for these fuels.

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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.”