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F-15 Flys Mach 2 on Alternative Fuels

F-15 Flys Mach 2 on Alternative Fuels

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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Last week the USAF tested one of their F-15 fighter jets with an alternative synthetic fuel for a cleaner ride.  The fuel was a 50/50 blend of JP-8 Jet Fuel (Kerosene based) and a Natural Gas based synthetic.  The test consisted of a 50 minute ground test and a 55 minute flight where they pushed [...]

On the Horizon of Green Air Travel

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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The move to green up the airline industry is heating up. The recent gas prices have been fueling the fire and environmentalists are fanning the flames. Rising fuel prices and looming airline emission standards are forcing an industry known for it’s high emissions and low profits to start cleaning up their act. Currently they [...]