Plant power

Plant-based biofuels are ready to make their mark in aviation

For the moment, the price of fossil fuels remains at a relatively low level, however, the environmental cost continues to rise. It is an issue recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and airlines alike, driving ongoing research into ‘greener’ solutions and alternative power sources. At the forefront of the challenge is the emergence of ‘biofuels’, which are achieved through agricultural processes rather than the geological origins of existing aviation fuels. A new age in aviation technology is now upon us.

Addressing the Issue.

The ability to conduct air transport inevitably comes with an