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KLM, first airline in the world to fly passengers using bio-kerosene

17. November 2009. | 10:04

Source: Pioneer-Investors.com

The flight will take place on November 23, operated with a Boeing 747. One of the engines of the aircraft will use a 50 per cent bio-fuel – 50 per cent traditional kerosene mixture.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be the first airline in the world to make a demonstration flight using bio-kerosene, the company informs according to  pioneer-investors.com.

In fact, it will also be the first flight using bio-kerosene in Europe.

The flight will take place on November 23, operated with a Boeing 747. One of the engines of the aircraft will use a 50 per cent bio-fuel – 50 per cent traditional kerosene mixture.

Together with Air France, KLM has led the aviation industry towards sustainable development for many years.

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