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September 15, 2020	Members of international airline alliance oneworld commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050
November 25, 2019	Qantas pledges net-zero carbon by 2050, CNG from 2020 on all emissions and heavy investment in SAF
May 21, 2019	Qantas operates first-ever zero waste flight as it plans to slash single-plastics and waste
February 13, 2018	Qantas transpacific biofuel flight heralds future for farming of carinata oilseed crop in Australia
October 17, 2017	Qantas and Virgin Australia agree to purchase renewable jet fuels from US companies
December 5, 2016	Engine manufacturer GE Australia joins the Qantas corporate carbon offset programme
October 16, 2015	Australia’s rugby union team tackle their flying carbon footprint through the Qantas offset programme
September 24, 2015	Acceleration of fuel efficiency programme helps Qantas make up ground on environmental target
July 14, 2014	As Australia repeals carbon tax, Qantas removes its domestic flight surcharge but says fares won't drop
May 27, 2014	Australian aviation biofuels technically viable but face significant obstacles, says major Qantas/Shell report
December 10, 2013	Australian aviation biofuels technically viable but face significant obstacles, says major Qantas/Shell report
September 10, 2013	United, airberlin, Qantas and Air Canada pick up eco awards for sustainability and environmental endeavours
July 30, 2012	Qantas to purchase carbon credits from major conservation and biodiversity project in Australia
July 5, 2012	Global use of sustainable aviation fuels widens with first commercial flights for South America, Australia and Canada
July 5, 2012	Thai Airways set to operate Asia’s first commercial passenger biofuel flight, with Qantas to follow in early 2012
July 5, 2012	Leading aircraft manufacturers set aside their rivalries to collaborate on accelerating aviation biofuel commercialisation
July 5, 2012	Thai Airways set to operate Asia’s first commercial passenger biofuel flight, with Qantas to follow in early 2012
March 29, 2012	Global use of sustainable aviation fuels widens with first commercial flights for South America, Australia and Canada
March 26, 2012	Leading aircraft manufacturers set aside their rivalries to collaborate on accelerating aviation biofuel commercialisation
December 11, 2011	Thai Airways set to operate Asia’s first commercial passenger biofuel flight, with Qantas to follow in early 2012
September 2, 2011	Qantas and Jetstar reach one million tonne milestone after just four years of their carbon offset programme
March 3, 2011	Qantas and Solena to explore feasibility of a waste to jet biofuel production plant in Australia
February 16, 2011	Qantas agrees to a second Australian alternative jet fuel venture – this time with algae company Solazyme
January 5, 2011	Qantas and Solena to explore feasibility of a waste to jet biofuel production plant in Australia
December 17, 2010	Beverage industry initiative rolls out new recycling bins at airport terminals across Australia
December 7, 2010	Qantas appoints new carbon offset provider as its passenger voluntary offset programme passes 770,000 tonne mark
October 28, 2010	Qantas CEO warns Australian government that imposing carbon tax would distort aviation industry
February 26, 2010	Qantas gives green light to energy efficient tri-generation power plants at three Sydney facilities
December 21, 2009	Qantas launches new domestic onboard recycling programme in effort to reduce landfill waste by a quarter
October 9, 2009	Aviation industry sustainable fuel consortium commissions Masdar study on halophytes
July 23, 2009	Use of jet biofuels by airlines should be mandated in the EU from 2020, says UK think tank report
July 14, 2009	Aviation industry sustainable fuels group adds five new airline members and announces halophytes research
July 10, 2009	NASA teams with Seambiotic on R&D programme to optimize algae growth for aviation fuel development
June 19, 2009	Research study shows that biofuel blends used in demonstration flights performed as effectively as jet fuel
June 18, 2009	Continental Airlines reports that the biofuel blend on its test flight performed better than traditional jet fuel
June 12, 2009	Industry body ATAG publishes guide to explain benefits of moving to new, cleaner sources of aviation biofuels
June 12, 2009	Australia calls for UNFCCC to sidestep ICAO and set emissions reduction targets for international aviation
May 28, 2009	Air New Zealand claims findings from biofuel test flight show significant reductions in fuel burn and emissions
May 5, 2009	Life cycle study shows camelina-derived biojet fuel can reduce GHG emissions by up to 84 percent
May 1, 2009	Sapphire Energy says it aims to deploy commercial-ready algae-based jet fuel in three years time
April 8, 2009	Poor management and over optimistic yield forecasts are causing jatropha to become the biofuel blunder crop
March 17, 2009	Shortage of sufficient quantities of suitable biofuels halts Rolls-Royce engine testing programme
March 12, 2009	Qantas calls on the Australian Government to establish a national aviation biofuels industry
February 26, 2009	Industry consortium launches new company to exploit the potential of jatropha as a jet biofuel
February 17, 2009	Airbus confirms that its first biofuel commercial aircraft test flight will not take place until 2010
February 13, 2009	There is a critical need for more global coordination on alternative aviation fuels, claims ICAO
February 4, 2009	New US administration provides timely and valuable funding for next-generation biofuel research and development
January 8, 2009	Continental test flight achieves a number of firsts, including the debut of algae as a jet engine fuel
January 7, 2009	DARPA awards two contracts totalling $35 million for research into affordable military jet fuel from algae
January 6, 2009	Successful Air New Zealand jatropha biofuel test flight hailed as a commercial aviation milestone
December 19, 2008	European Parliament throws out ETS revision proposals to tighten the aviation sector's emission allowances
December 18, 2008	Alternative aviation jet fuels take a major step forward with agreement on a new standards specification
December 12, 2008	Continental Airlines announces first-ever US biofuel flight will take place in early January
November 17, 2008	United Airlines becomes first US carrier to undertake fuel and emissions saving ASPIRE flight
November 14, 2008	Environment is the new imperative, aviation industry delegates to air navigation conference are told
November 13, 2008	Jatropha-based biofuel cleared for take-off on Air New Zealand test flight early next month
November 10, 2008	The search for alternative aviation fuels: understanding the challenge
November 6, 2008	Jatropha-based jet biofuel in final tests at Rolls-Royce before Air New Zealand test flight in December
October 24, 2008	UK Government to provide research and development funding for algae-based transport biofuels
October 23, 2008	Qantas A380 takes part in ASPIRE fuel and emissions saving initiative on inaugural trans-Pacific flight
September 22, 2008	Ensyn and UOP form joint venture to develop second-generation biomass technology for green jet fuel
August 22, 2008	IATA chief urges Australia to challenge Europe over the inclusion of aviation into the EU ETS
June 5, 2008	Association formed to harness the potential of algae to address global energy and environment issues
June 5, 2008	Air New Zealand confirms jatropha as its biofuel of choice for Boeing 747 test flight later this year
May 16, 2008	Airbus forms partnership to develop sustainable second-generation commercial aviation biofuels
April 3, 2008	PetroSun commences commercial operations on its algae-to-biofuels farm in Texas
March 20, 2008	Virgin's Branson attacks BA boss for having a lack of vision on biofuels
March 19, 2008	Brisbane Airport aviation trial leads to reduction of 650 tonnes of aircraft GHG emissions
March 18, 2008	Locally-sourced algae lined up as probable biofuel for Air New Zealand test flight later this year
March 14, 2008	Continental Airlines partners with Boeing and GE for first US biofuel flight in 2009
March 14, 2008	Solena announces development of first large-scale US renewable jet fuel production facility
March 7, 2008	Virgin Atlantic's Richard Branson announces two new environmental partnerships
March 6, 2008	Qantas to establish a major national award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
February 24, 2008	Biofuelled Virgin Boeing 747 takes to the skies on pioneering first flight
February 13, 2008	Aviation biofuels could be in commercial use within seven years, says Boeing
January 17, 2008	North American airlines urged to steer clear of highly polluting new fuel types
November 1, 2007	Virgin Atlantic to conduct biofuel demo flight in early 2008

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