The fuel being ... a normal jet engine without having to make modifications to the aircraft or its engines. Going forward, Virgin Atlantic and Boeing will test biofuel made from algae that is ...

A big part of the research at the west Texas facility involves determining what type of algae produces what type of fuel. One species may be best suited for jet fuel, while the oil content of ...

A group of scientists has discovered a species of algae that is capable of being selectively bred and could help create a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Algae has already been used to ...

including algae, oils, fats, and woodmill waste. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that it can power a plane similarly to regular jet fuel with a fraction of the pollution. However ...