Purdue continues its efforts to develop a practical biofuel for jet engines.
Over the weekend the university’s Embraer Phenom 100 made a historic flight to the the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture in Wisconsin.
One of the aircraft’s engines was powered by traditional jet aviation fuel.
The other contained a biofuel blend prepared by the U.S. Air Force.
University officials say it’s the first time a university-owned jet has flown using biofuel.
Purdue's Air Transport Institute for Environmental Sustainability is partnering with a company this fall to produce renewable aviation fuel using corn stover.
It’s part of an effort to bring down the cost of biofuels.
