Australian biofuel company Algae.Tec Limited and Lufthansa have signed a Collaboration Agreement for the construction of a large-scale algae to aviation biofuels production facility. The site will be in Europe adjacent to an industrial CO2 source. Lufthansa will arrange 100% funding for the project. Algae.Tec will receive licence fees and profits.
Proposes An 'X-Prize' For A Process To Convert Natural Gas To Jet Fuel
The founder of JetBlue, and a handful of other airlines, says that the solution to volatile jet fuel prices is a process to convert natural gas into something airliners can burn, and he wants to put up a $1 billion "X-Prize" to make it happen.
Equipment Change Months After Booking Moved Seat For A Five-Year-Old Away From Her Parents
A family which booked a trip to Florida's Walt Disney World was informed recently by American Airlines that it had changed the flight schedule and equipment for their return flight ... and that their five-year-old daughter was now seated several rows away from her parents. American's solution? Pay an additional $60 in fees for 'Premium Seating' to assure seats together.
Spokesman Says Less Than Half Of Those Likely To Actually Be Let Go
American Airlines has reportedly sent layoff notices to some 11,000 employees, though the company says it does not expect that many will actually lose their jobs.
Testbed Jet To Advance Progressive Environmental Technology
Boeing and American Airlines showcased a Next-Generation 737-800 airplane known as ecoDemonstrator in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, to highlight testing of environmentally progressive technologies.
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