A4A and Boeing make recommendations for aviation biofuels policy

In Washington, the USDA received recommendations from Airlines for America (A4A) and Boeing regarding the commercial deployment of aviation biofuels. The recommendations called for support across the supply chain and at least two successful commercial-scale projects as a precursor to private investment. A4A Vice President John Heimlich indicated these recommendations were directed towards the recently published “Farm to Fly” report issued by the USDA, A4A, and Boeing.

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