Sustainable Biofuels in Aviation    Sustainable Biofuels in
Aviation  August 28, 2012 by   Filed under Features  With
greenhouse gases and climate change continuing to be in the
spotlight, over the past decade aircraft manufacturers have made
a number of improvements in aerodynamics and the development of
lighter construction materials, all of which make a contribution
to fuel efficiency. The Airbus A380 entered service with
Singapore Airlines in October 2007, and two months later the CEO
noted that the plane dubbed by the media as the Superjumbo was
performing beyond the expectations of the airline and the
manufacturer, by burning up to 20 percent less fuel per
passenger than the Boeing 747-400 aircraft in Singapore
Airline’s fleet.  While aerodynamics and composite materials
play a role in fuel efficiency, the engines powering the planes
hold the key to meaningful fuel savings. Engine manufacturers
are also in the position to promote the move to sustainable
biofuels. In a recently reported interview, Vice P