Boeing says biofuels will be regular source of jet fuel in 3-5 years, algae 8-10

In Washington state, Boeing launched a consumer exhibit on the potential of algae as a feedstock for aviation fuels. The company’s exhibit has debuted at the Future of Flight Museum at Paine Field, with Boeing executives on hand to point out their efforts to make jatropha, algae, camelina and other exotic fuel feedstocks more widely available.

Boeing told the Everett Herald that “an area the size of Maryland could grow enough algae to fuel all commercial jet flights in the world”, while John Williams, representing the Algal Biomass Organization, said that there could be commercial algae projects within the year. Boeing spokesman Terrance Scott said that biofuels could be a regular source for jet fuel with 3-5 years, with algae becoming a common component in 8-10 years. The exhibit is slated to be on display through the end of the spring.

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