Alternate Fuel Providers Work Toward Neutral Growth Goal.

Flight Daily News (7/20, Reals) reported, "IATA's goal of carbon-neutral growth for the aviation industry in the medium term is achievable, according to representatives of the United Alternative Aviation Fuels Display...which is exhibiting at Farnborough for the first time to publicise the progress that biofuels have made towards meeting that target." Richard Altman, executive director of the Commercial Aviation Fuels Initiative, added, "We have a very important message. We're dealing with technologies that can contribute on a significant level to achieving carbon-neutral growth."

EADS Working On Algae Biofuel-Powered Planes.

The Wall Street Journal (7/22, Lagorce, subscription required) reports EADS is developing a four-seater propeller plan that will use biofuels made from algae. EADS' CTO Jean Botti said in an interview at Farnborough that, "We absolutely need to find a plan B for the replacement of kerosene." The Journal also notes a recent DOE report that indicates algae biofuels are years away from being commercially significant.

Bombardier, Porter Airlines Working On Biofuel-Based Turboprop.

Air Transport Intelligence (7/21, Ranson) added, "Bombardier and Porter Airlines are working to complete the first biofuel trial on a large turboprop once a Q400 operated by the carrier completes the test in early 2012." The two companies "are part of a consortium led by Targeted Growth Canada to demonstrate a camelina-based biofuel on the aircraft supplied by Sustainable Oils. Other partners include Q400 engine supplier Pratt & Whitney and Honeywell subsidiary UOP."