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What Is Aviation Fuel Made Of?

There are two types of fuels used in aviation, namely, petroleum-based and synthetic fuel blends.

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How An Aircraft's Fuel System Works

The fuel system is one of the most important systems in an aircraft.

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How Much Of An Airline's Expenses Are Jet Fuel?

With fuel prices in the spotlight again, we take a look at how much these increases hurt airlines.

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At Which Flight Stages Do Aircraft Burn The Most Fuel?

Does an aircraft burn the most fuel when the engines are at full power?

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What Is Fuel Sloshing & How Is It Controlled In Aircraft Tanks?

Fuel sloshing can cause a significant shift in the aircraft's center of gravity.

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How Does Aircraft Refueling Work?

Insights into commercial airliner fueling.

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SAF Production In Africa: The Opportunities And Risks Of An Emerging Market

Africa has great potential to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuels but also has a number of challenges.

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Why Is It Difficult To Accurately Calculate Fuel Burn In Commercial Aircraft?

Calculating fuel burn can be surprisingly challenging.

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Octavus Denies Supplying Max Air With Contaminated Aircraft Fuel

Max Air has claimed that it received adultered fuel from Octavus.

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Cathay Pacific completes first overseas refuel using SAF
Cathay Pacific Making Progress On Adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Having proven the SAF concept in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific recently trialed refueling 747 freighters at Singapore Changi Airport with SAF.

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African Airlines: Sustainability Comes After Survivability

Carriers on the continent face high operating costs and need to be economically sustainable.

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An F-15C Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron being refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker.
Which Kinds Of Fuel Do Military Aircraft Use?

Most air force's use JP-8 jet fuel.

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The Ins & Outs Of The Fuel Tankering Debate

Do the economic benefits still outweigh the environmental damage?

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Air New Zealand Has An Issue With Bad Fuel Deliveries In Wellington

Fuel delivered to New Zealand fails to meet specifications.

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IATA Shares Challenges Africa Faces For A Sustainable Aviation Market

African aviation faces many challenges that need to be solved before it can be efficient and sustainable.

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ALTA Warns Jet Fuel Cost Could Slow Latin American Aviation Growth

The organization is worried that aviation fuel prices could prove to be a bottleneck as the industry recovers from the pandemic.

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How Hydrogen Compares To Jet Fuel In Terms Of Safety

The hydrogen-based fuel can be as safe as jet fuel.

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New Zealand Has Started Rationing Jet Fuel To Airlines

The move comes after a batch was found to have been contaminated.

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How Temperature Affects The Fuel Uplift For Airliners

The amount of fuel an aircraft can carry depends on a lot of factors.

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Does Jet Fuel's Price Vary In The Same Manner As Car Fuel?

Both jet fuel and gasoline are primarily derived from the same source.

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