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Trulli — A KLM Boeing 777 on approach into Amsterdam. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Fabian Behr)

[ News ]February 9, 2021 6:15 am ET

By Connor Sadler

KLM Operates World’s First Flight Using Synthetic Kerosene

KLM has announced that it has operated the world's first passenger flight using sustainable synthetic kerosene. The flight operated between Amsterdam Schiphol and Madrid Barajas airports and used 500 liters of synthetic kerosene. The news was announced at the international conference on Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in The Hague. The synthetic kerosene - based on Carbon Dioxide, water and renewable energy from the sun, wind and Dutch soil - was produced by Shell at its research center in Amsterdam.…

[ News ]February 6, 2021 8:12 am ET

By Ian McMurtry

Japan Airlines Operates First Flight With All-Japanese Constructed Alternative Fuel

Japan Airlines continues its well-documented push for the future of aviation fuel as the airline has flown its first flight using a new fuel type that is unique in using recycled cotton material. The fuel, made with a blend of clothing and kerosene was utilized onboard JL319 which departed Tokyo-Haneda…