It looks like algae for Air New Zealand test biofuel flight; Aquaflow Bionomic rumored to be fuel supplier

In New Zealand, Aquaflow Bionomic, a maker of algae-based biodiesel, is rumored to be the fuel supplier for the upcoming Air New Zealand biodiesel test flight.

nbr.co.nz reported that the company has appointed aviation engineering consultant Des Ashton to lead operation development related to aviation projects. Last month, Virgin CEo Sir Richard Branson said that the Air New Zealand flight would use algae-based biodiesel, after the initial Virgin Atlantic flight using a mix babassu palm and coconut oils.

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Aquaflow Bionomic

Website: www.aquaflowgroup.com    Tel: +64 3 543-8227 Address: P O Box 3295, Richmond, Nelson 7050 New Zealand Type: Producer - algae Financials: Private Symbol:...