# Algae-Powered Aircraft The EADS' First Algae-Fueled Airplane Runs on Slimy Biofuel By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eads-first-algae-fueled-airplane References: [physorg](http://www.physorg.com/news194848987.html) The EADS first algae-fueled airplane is quite the accomplishment. The European aircraft company recently announced that it's ready to unveil a plane that runs on biofuel made from algae. This is taking sustainability to quite another level, and I love it. The thought of a plane running on algae alone is mind-boggling! If the state of the environment wasn't enough to convince you that the EADS' first [algae-fueled plane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decarbonizing-aviation) is incredible, then maybe the fact that the [algae fuel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-algae-cultivation-facility) takes 1.5 liters less fuel per hour than normal planes will. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Algae-fueled Transportation:** Companies can explore using algae as a renewable energy source for various modes of transportation, beyond just planes. - **Biofuel Innovation:** Researchers can investigate using other types of organic matter to create renewable biofuels for more sustainable transportation options. - **Sustainable Aviation:** The aviation industry can invest in developing more environmentally-friendly planes and fuels for a greener future. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** Algae could become a valuable source of renewable energy, creating opportunities for companies in the renewable energy industry to innovate and develop more efficient processes for converting organic matter into fuel. - **Transportation:** As the demand for sustainable transportation options grows, companies in the transportation industry can invest in research and development of new technologies to meet this need, such as exploring the use of algae as a renewable energy source for vehicles. - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can embrace sustainable practices by investing in innovative technologies and processes, such as the use of biofuels, to reduce its carbon footprint and impact on the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renewable Energy Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-aircraft.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbus.md) - [Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-horizon.md) - [Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft.md) - [Eco-Focused Airline Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-airlines1.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Jet Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-ae-2100.md) - [Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emissionsfree-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Sustainable Air Travel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspace-cabin-vision-2035-concept.md) - [Hybrid-Electric Seaplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-flight.md)