First N American Carrier To Pursue Alternative Fuels
Strategy
Continental Airlines, Boeing and GE Aviation have told ANN of
plans to conduct a biofuels demonstration flight in the first half
of 2009 in an effort to identify sustainable fuel solutions for the
aviation industry. Continental is the first major U.S. carrier to
announce plans to highlight technological advancements in
sustainable biofuels that can help to further reduce carbon
emissions.
Rolls-Royce has confirmed that US Airways has chosen Trent 700
engines to power up to 30 Airbus A330-200 twinjets. The value of
the new business is approximately $2 billion and includes two
long-term TotalCare services agreements for the Trent 700 and RB211
engine fleets. The A330 order comprises engines for 15 firm and up
to 15 additional aircraft.
Aviall, Inc. plans to open a business office in India during the
second half of 2008. Aviall's India operation will serve the
rapidly growing Indian aviation industry and be headquartered near
New Delhi at the Noida Special Economic Zone in the state of Uttar
Pradesh.
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