Natural gas flight conducted by United
United Airlines has completed the first flight by a US commercial airline to use natural gas synthetic jet fuel.
The test flight was conducted using ASTM International certified synthetic jet fuel in a 40/60 mix with conventional Jet A fuel in one of two engines on an A319 aircraft. "This flight confirms our assumptions about how this fuel performs on a commercial aircraft and is the next step in our effort to stimulate competition in the aviation fuel supply chain, promote energy security, environmental benefits, and the creation of green jobs," said Joseph Kolshak, United Airlines senior vice president of operations. "United continues to support the use of alternative fuels, and we urge the US government and the investment community to further support critical energy opportunities."
