Dragonair to operate first biofuel flight from China
Hong Kong based carrier Dragonair will operate its first ever flight powered by biofuel.
The flight from Shanghai’s Hongqiao Airport to Hong Kong on March 21 will feature a 50:50 blend of traditional jet fuel and biofuel derived from used cooking oil.
It will be mainland China’s first ever scheduled commercial flight powered by a biofuel mix.
Dragonair said it will burn about 25 fewer tonnes of CO2 emissions than on a regular flight.
“This Dragonair flight is taking place as part of the Cathay Pacific Group’s drive to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable aviation biofuels for achieving a corporate target of carbon-neutral growth from 2020,” the airline said in a statement.
Cathay Pacific has taken a stake in US biofuel maker Fulcrum BioEnergy, and signed an agreement to buy 1.42 billion litres of sustainable aviation fuel over the next 10 years.
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