China's first cross-ocean biofuel flight lands at Chicago airport

After flying over 11,000 kilometers, Hainan Airlines Flight 497 which took off from Beijing landed at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday local time.

After flying over 11,000 kilometers, Hainan Airlines Flight 497 which took off from Beijing landed at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday local time.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner of Hainan Airlines flew with biological aviation fuel that is produced from waste cooking oil, signaling the first Sino-US  green route demonstration to use aviation biofuel.

The use of biofuel can reduce carbon emissions while ensuring flight safety and efficiency, according to Hainan Airlines.

Sun Jianfeng, President of Hainan Airlines Co. and the 787 Captain said the use of biofuel is as safe as ordinary aviation fuels.


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