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United Airlines flies first US commercial advanced biofuel flight

Chicago, Usa - Flight 1403, a B-737/800 airplane, departed from Houston to Chicago

United Continental Holdings announced that its subsidiary Continental Airlines today is operating the first US commercial flight powered by advanced biofuels. Flight 1403, a B-737/800 airplane, departs Houston's "Bush Intercontinental Airport" at 10:30 am for Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, making United the first US airline to fly passengers using a blend of sustainable, advanced biofuel and...

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Rome, Italy, 11/07/2011 19:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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