SEATTLE (AP) — Boosters of aviation biofuel say the Northwest could lead the way in developing the new industry.
Aviation and government officials called a news conference Wednesday at Sea-Tac Airport to call attention to a biofuels feasibility study.
The study was conducted by Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest. Members include Alaska Airlines, Boeing, Washington State University and the Sea-Tac, Spokane and Portland airports.
The group says there are few power alternatives for airplanes. For the next 20-to-30years they’ll need a liquid, energy dense fuel as good as petroleum-based fuel.
