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First United's natural gas airplane has flown

Chicago, Usa - The Airbus 319's performance demonstrates the advancement of alternative fuels

United Airlines on last 30th of April has completed the first flight by a U.S. commercial airline using natural gas synthetic jet fuel, demonstrating United's commitment to the advancement of alternative fuels in commercial aviation using fuel that is safe and approved for use in commercial aircraft. The engineering validation flight was conducted using certified synthetic jet fuel produced by...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1116931
Rome, Italy, 05/03/2010 18:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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