Continental Airlines, Boeing and GE Aviation have announced plans to conduct a biofuel demonstration flight in the first half of the year to identify sustainable fuel solutions for the aviation industry, according to a statement from the airline.
Continental is the first major US carrier to announce plans to highlight technological advancements in sustainable biofuel that can help to reduce carbon emissions, said the release.
"Exploring sustainable biofuels is a logical and exciting step in our environmental commitment. For more than a decade, we have been focused on reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions, while providing industry-leading service to the places our customers want to go," said Continental vice president Mark Moran.
"Boeing and GE Aviation have been frontrunners in pioneering technology that will benefit the aviation industry, customers, and the environment, and we are pleased to benefit from their expertise in this venture," said Mr Moran.
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