first sustainable biofuel flight


Arusha, Tanzania, 26th November, 2008.

 

“Diligent Tanzania is proud to support Air New Zealand, Rolls Royce and Boeing, in developing the world’s first environmentally sustainable jet fuel replacement biofuel using our innovative outgrower network of smallholder farmers across Tanzania and Arusha-based biofuel processing unit”, announced Diligent Tanzania General Manager, Ms. Janske van Eijck today. “This is the first large-scale production run of a commercially viable and sustainable biofuel for aviation use” she added.  

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Inbetween jatropha

At the left hand Mr. Terrace Scot of Boeing, at the right hand you see Captain David Morgan, General Manager Airline Operations/Chief Pilot of Air New Zealand Ltd discussing jatropha growth.

 

Janske van Eijck Interviewed

 inbetween jatropha