Tue, Nov 01, 2011
Flight Highlights Bilateral Cooperation On Renewable Energy
Between China And The U.S.
Air China, Boeing, and Chinese and U.S. aviation energy partners
conducted China's first sustainable biofuel flight late last week.
The two-hour mainland flight from Beijing Capital International
Airport was witnessed by officials from both countries and
highlights the viability of using sustainable aviation biofuel
sourced in China.
"Through our collaborative efforts with China we have found an
incredible partner and place where national capability, innovation
and technology come together in a remarkable way," said Boeing
China President Marc Allen. "This historic flight illustrates
exactly how bilateral collaboration can help address environmental
challenges, and we commend the Chinese for their leadership in
helping to develop sustainable aviation solutions."
PetroChina, working with Honeywell's UOP, sourced and refined
the China-grown, jatropha-based biofuel used for today's flight
aboard a Boeing 747-400 powered by Pratt & Whitney engines.
China National Aviation Fuel blended the biofuel with traditional
jet fuel and also provided aircraft fueling support.
China's National Energy Administration (NEA) and Boeing also
announced an agreement for further study of regional biofuel
development. The study results will help support future efforts to
establish a sustainable aviation biofuels industry in China, and
also form the foundation for an announced renewable energy
agreement between the U.S. Trade and Development Agency and the
NEA.
Air China and Boeing are already working plans for an
international flight between the U.S. and China fueled by
sustainable biofuel, which will highlight increasing cooperation on
renewable energy development between the two countries.
"The recent success of our biofuel initiatives with government,
energy and aviation organizations in China and around the world
underscores the tremendous support that exists for the
macro-economic benefits and value aviation provides through its
unique ability to connect people, cultures, goods and services,"
said Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President of Environment and
Aviation Policy, Billy Glover. "Working closely with the Chinese
and U.S. energy agencies we can reduce carbon emissions in the two
largest aviation markets, while helping to ensure sustainable
industry growth."
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