ATA praises ASTM committee for renewable jet fuel specification

The Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA) had praise for the ASTM International Committee on Petroleum Products and Lubricants for the approval of a new jet fuel specification that will further the cause of sustainable alternative fuels used in aviation. Nicholas E. Calio, president of ATA, said, “The committee endorsement of this specification is significant for all consumers of jet fuel, bringing the airline industry one step closer to widespread production of cleaner, alternative fuels that will help meet our environmental goals while enhancing the security and competitiveness of our energy supply. At the same time, we continue to explore other pathways that may be able to meet the rigorous criteria needed under the jet fuel specification.” ASTM International is a global standards development organization. The committee of experts at ASTM approved the addition of a new bio-derived jet fuel annex to the alternative jet fuel specification D7566. (July 1, 2011)