Alternative Fuels

ATA and our member airlines are working hard to stimulate the development and deployment of commercially viable, environmentally friendly alternative fuels. ATA co-founded the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) in 2006 to hasten the production and use of more economically viable, operationally reliable, environmentally friendly alternative fuels. This section includes frequently asked questions about alternative fuels, news releases and background information about the ATA commitment to the pursuit of alternative fuels.

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Environmentally Friendly Alternative Fuels
ATA and its member airlines are committed to demonstrating the environmental benefit of the alternative fuels we support and deploy.

Alternative Aviation Fuels Q&A
ATA answers questions about alternative fuels use in commercial aviation.

Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels: The ATA Commitment
ATA articulates four criteria for airline use of alternative fuels.

ATA Announces Formation of ‘Farm to Fly’ Sustainable Aviation Biofuels Initiative(07/21/2010)
ATA announced the launch of the “Farm to Fly” partnership with private industry, federal agencies and academia to advance a comprehensive sustainable aviation biofuels rural development plan.

ATA Letter on DOD Pursuit of Contracting Authority for Alternative Fuels(05/25/2010)
ATA CEO Jim May writes Congressional leadership in support of the Department of Defense's pursuit of long-term contracting authority for alternative fuels and renewable energy.

21st Century Aviation - A Commitment to Technology, Energy and Climate Solutions(05/24/2010)
ATA has joined with the International Air Transport Association in agreeing to an ambitious set of efficiency targets that take a global, sectoral approach to mitigating GHG emissions from aviation.

ATA/DESC Announce Strategic Alliance for Alternative Aviation Fuels(03/19/2010)
ATA and the Defense Logistics Agency’s Defense Energy Support Center signed a strategic alliance agreement today in Washington, D.C., recognizing a partnership for the development and deployment of alternative aviation fuels.

The Air Transport Association Climate Change Commitment - A Global, Sectoral Approach(03/01/2010)
ATA has joined with the International Air Transport Association in agreeing to an ambitious set of efficiency targets that take a global, sectoral approach to mitigating GHG emissions from aviation.

ATA Statement on ATW Recognition of CAAFI Accomplishments(01/14/2010)
ATA statement regarding Air Transport World (ATW) magazine’s presentation of its Joseph S. Murphy Industry Service Award for 2010 to the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI).

15 Airlines Take Groundbreaking Step in Alternative Fuel Deployment, Sign Comprehensive MOUs to Negotiate Purchase of Fuel from AltAir & Rentech(12/15/2009)
ATA announced today that a core group of airlines has signed groundbreaking memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with two different producers – AltAir Fuels LLC and Rentech, Inc. – for a future supply of alternative aviation fuel.

Alternative Aviation Fuels Q&A(10/05/2009)
ATA answers questions about alternative fuels use in commercial aviation.

DIA News Release: Denver International Airport Plans to Build Solar Project to Power its Fuel Facility(08/19/2009)
Denver International Airport will ask City Council to approve construction of a photovoltaic solar electricity-generating system that will power the airport’s fuel...

Airlines Sign First-of-Its-Kind Ongoing Supply Agreement with Rentech and ASIG For Renewable Synthetic Diesel Fuel to Be Used in LAX Ground Service Equipment(08/18/2009)
ATA announced today that eight of its member airlines have signed an unprecedented agreement with Rentech, Inc. and Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG) to purchase up to 1.5 million gallons per year of renewable synthetic diesel fuel...

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