Air NZ celebrates first commercial test flight powered by sustainable biofuel

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Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:00a.m.

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Air New Zealand is calling it a first for world aviation. One of its 747-400's flew over Auckland with one engine powered by a mix of jatropha and traditional aviation fuel.
Air New Zealand is calling it a first for world aviation. One of its 747-400's flew over Auckland with one engine powered by a mix of jatropha and traditional aviation fuel.

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31 Dec 2008 01:07p.m.

Deane, HAMILTON wrote:

This is something to celebrate indeed. And reflects on Air New Zealand’s commitment to innovation and development.

Its a pity that the government has now stifled such innovation by removing the Research and Development tax credit as well as the Bio fuel legislation despite New Zealand have a not so clean image overseas.

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