Air New Zealand hails biofuel trial as 'significant milestone'

December 30, 2008 Air New Zealand has successfully flown a test flight powered by second-generation biofuel

An Air New Zealand aircraft taxis past the air traffic control tower at Sydney Airport. The airline has successfully flown a test flight powered by second-generation biofuel, and hailed it as a "significant milestone" in the development of sustainable fuels for aircraft.

Air New Zealand on Tuesday successfully flew a test flight powered by second-generation biofuel, and hailed it as a "significant milestone" in the development of sustainable fuels for aircraft.

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