Category Archives: Aviation

Will Algae Solve the Pentagon’s Jet Fuel Problem?

By desconsultants | Published: February 18, 2010
The latest news on the biofuel front is that the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) claims that algae is going to solve the Pentagon’s jet fuel problem.  Darpa says it is just months away from producing a jet fuel from algae for the same cost as its fossil-fuel equivalent. While researchers have been able to [...]
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Super Bowl in Miami boost to the general aviation sector

By desconsultants | Published: February 5, 2010
If FBO expansions and service enhancements are any indication, the General Aviation sector seems to be quietly going about its business despite the flap over corporate jets. Following are just two that are in the news this week. Orion Jet Center in Opa-Locka, Florida is currently restoring a WWII former military hangar, and will soon break [...]
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Green Trend Alert: DIA Planning to power fuel farm through solar power. Expect to see more of this strategy.

By desconsultants | Published: August 20, 2009
Denver International Airport will ask City Council to approve construction of a photovoltaic solar electricity-generating system that will power the airport’s fuel-storage and -distribution facility. DIA has filed the ordinances necessary to obtain council approval to enter into an agreement with MP2 Capital and Oak Leaf Energy Partners to develop the $7 million, 1.6-megawatt solar project [...]
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IS YOUR AVIATION FACILITY ON EPA’S RADAR?

By Courtney Cuddy | Published: February 19, 2009
New Painting Regulation Impacts Small and Mid-Scale Aviation Facilities—Fines & Penalties Could Be Severe Which Facilities Does the Rule Affect? Any aviation facility that engages in painting of aircraft, aircraft parts, or ground support equipment or that uses paint strippers containing methylene chloride is affected. What is Methylene Chloride and how do you know if you facility [...]
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