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01-26-2008
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Virgin Atlantic Tests Biofuel Virgin Atlantic, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, announced Monday January 14th that it will fly one of its Boeing 747s on biofuel during a demonstration flight in February.
It will be the first time that a commercial aircraft has run biofuel in-flight and is part of a major initiative among some airlines and Boeing to discover sources of sustainable aircraft fuel for the future. The Virgin Atlantic 747 will fly from London Heathrow to Amsterdam on a demonstration flight, with no passengers on board, using a truly sustainable type of biofuel that doesn't compete with food and fresh water resources. The flight, in conjunction with Boeing and engine maker GE Aviation, is part of Virgin Atlantic's drive to reduce its environmental impact wherever possible. The demonstration forms part of Virgin Atlantic's vision for what the aviation industry can achieve by using clean-fuel technology to reduce carbon emissions.
Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic, said: "This breakthrough will help Virgin Atlantic to fly its planes using clean fuel sooner than expected. The demonstration flight next month will give us crucial knowledge that we can use to dramatically reduce our carbon footprint. Virgin Group pledged to invest all its profits from its transportation companies towards developing clean energy and with this breakthrough we are well down the path to achieving our goals." ...More Recent Articles |
Nightlife entrepreneurs Rande Gerber and Scott Gerber, founders of the Gerber Group and developers of internationally acclaimed restaurants, lounges and bars, are launching their first Arizona venues at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Stone Rose is a contemporary bar and lounge due to open in January 2008 and MEXX Kitchen is a restaurant developed in collaboration with renowned Chef Richard Sandoval, scheduled to open in Fall 2008. ...More
Culinary master, internationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur Michael Mina is coming to the Grand Canyon state, and it won't be for just for a hike nearby at one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Mina, a two-time James Beard award-winning chef and Bon Appetit Chef of the Year 2005, announced plans to open BOURBON STEAK at the Fairmont Scottsdale, a AAA Five Diamond Resort. ...More
Instead of bright flower gardens and green grass, the Easter egg hunt off Key Largo is to be staged near coral heads teaming with colorful tropical fish or a bed of sea grass in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. After all, when the Easter bunny is a scuba-diving gentle giant nearly seven feet tall (including ears), he can hide eggs anywhere he wants to -- as long as it's underwater. ...More
Marathon is called the Heart of the Keys, but it's the tummy that will get the attention at the Original Marathon Seafood Festival. In its 37th year, the fun-filled feast is set for Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, at Marathon Community Park, mile marker 49 oceanside. ...More
Over the past two centuries, Trinidad’s Carnival has developed into one of the most colorful and culturally diverse pre-Lenten celebrations in the world. The biggest part of its mystique lies in its unique ability to bring people from all walks of life and backgrounds together for a celebration of culture, calypso and cuisine. In 2008, the annual Carnival season starts right after Christmas, and culminates on Monday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 5. ...More
Jet Airways has been voted the Best Airline in Central/South Asia & India in an annual Global Traveler magazine survey. The survey, conducted among readers of the magazine, identifies the best in business and luxury travel - and is one of the mostJet Airways respected of its kind. ...More Briefly China Wine Tours is breaking new ground, in both travel to China and wine tourism, with tours that combine major historical and cultural sites with the first-ever visits to China’s rapidly emerging wine country.
Special Events Magazine, the leading industry publication, recently honored MGM MIRAGE Events with an esteemed Gala Award. The annual honor recognizes production companies that produce spectacular results under daunt [Back to Press Releases Main]
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