ASTM Approves Biofuel Specification For Jet Fuel

June 13, 2011 – The ASTM International Committee on Petroleum Products and Lubricants approved a new specification that could allow biofuel blends to power commercial flights.

"Once finalized, the new specification will enable use of biofuel blends comprised of up to 50% by fuel generated from feedstocks such as camelina, jatropha or algae,” says US FAA Administrator Randy Babbit. "We anticipate publication of a standard in the next few weeks will open the door for production of commercial aviation biofuels that can be used without changing aircraft systems or airport fueling infrastructure."

The U.S. Air Transport Association anticipates the final issuance of the specification by August 2011.