The SpiceJet operated India’s first test flight controlled by bio-jet fuel, denoting another part in the world of the aviation industry. The 45-minute departure from Dehradun to New Delhi was operated with Bombardier Q400 airplane, somewhat controlled by bio-fly fuel produced using Jatropha plant, as stated by an airline official. The flight arrived successfully.
With the test flight, India has turned out to be one of the few nations in the world and likely to be the first among the developing countries to use bio-fuel for flying planes. SpiceJet today said it has effectively worked on “India’s first bio-jet fuel flight”.
It is also likely to help the airline industries who are pondering over spiraling fuel costs that are affecting their profitability. However, it would take some time for the whole airline industry to use bio-fuel flights.
For the test flight, it carried 28 people, including five crew members; the airplane’s right engine was loaded up with 75 percent Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) and 25 percent bio-jet fuel, produced using Jatropha plant. The fuel was prepared by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun. The institute’s Director Anjan Ray said around 330 kg of bio-jet fuel was made for the 40-minute flight.
Bio-jet fuel is low cost and helps in essentially reducing carbon discharges. It can possibly reduce our reliance on customary Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) by up to 50 percent on each flight and bring down the airfares. The bio-jet fuel has been recognized by the American Standard Testing Method (ASTM) and meets the standards of Pratt and Whitney and Bombardier for business application in airlines.
As per IATA, the aviation industry adds to around 2 percent of the total ozone depleting gas emissions. The IATA has additionally set out an objective for one billion travelers to fly on airlines using a blend of clean fuel and non-renewable energy sources by 2025. And SpiceJet has turned out to be India’s first bio-jet fuel flight.
With global partner Lufthansa Airways, this undertaking took off with the first flight on 1993 fifth May. From its initial beginnings, Spice Jet set the models being one of the speediest quickest domestic airlines to begin activities within just 3 months of its introduction.
With very much experienced staff, high-level customer service and additionally ease flight tickets, SpiceJet is one of the prominent residential carriers in India with a plan to make Flying accessible to everyone.