Abstract
This paper demonstrates the need for a new alternative energy using biojet fuel in commercial aviation. The demand of air travels leads the authority, airlines and government in seeking for new renewable and sustainable energy for aircraft operation in the future. This study looks into the level of readiness in using biofuel. 40 personnel who are working in the aviation industries have participated and completed the survey questionnaires. The preliminary findings suggest that the impact towards this new fuel will lead to a better environment, less cost, better maintenance and energy sustainability. The usage of biojet fuel seems possible to be pursued in Malaysia.
Highlights
Many new engines today have much better fuel efficiencies than previous ones, which helps to reduce the fuel consumption
This paper demonstrates the need for a new alternative energy using biojet fuel in commercial aviation
Challenges remains in adapting the biojet fuel in aviation industry as it requires high-quality standard requirements in measuring the impact on the environment as well as the fuel cost
Summary
Many new engines today have much better fuel efficiencies than previous ones, which helps to reduce the fuel consumption. While this facilitates the airlines in dealing with the instability of fuel prices, the problem with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions remains. It is estimated that about 2.3 billion passengers use air transportation to travel around the world since it is the shortest and the fastest way of traveling. Based on the future projection, air traffic is expected to increase at 4.8% per year until 2036, with the Asia/Pacific region as the primary contributor to this increment [10]. The rise in air traffic increases the environmental concerns for the region
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