# Greens-Guzzling Aircrafts The Jatropha Biofuel-Based Airbus A320 Soared With Success By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jatropha-biofuel-based-airbus References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/biofuel-airbus-a320/17123/) & [theengineer](http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/airbus-conducts-flight-fuelled-by-sustainable-jetropha-oil/1006185.article) I am guilty of having an extensive [ecological footprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosie-travel) with all of the traveling I do, but with the recent success of a jatropha biofuel-based [Airbus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft), I have high hopes that I'll soon be flying greener. Brazil's TAM Airlines sent one of its [A320](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-and-jetblue) airplanes on this maiden voyage that lasted 45 minutes and carried 20 employees. Powered by an increasingly more sustainable mixture with 50% local bio-kerosene, the jatropha biofuel-based Airbus jet has just made history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Aviation:** The success of jatropha biofuel-based aircrafts provides an opportunity for the aviation industry to explore sustainable fuel options. - **Bio Kerosene Fuel:** The emergence of bio-kerosene as a viable fuel alternative presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the energy sector. - **Green Travel:** The use of eco-friendly biofuel in aircrafts opens up new possibilities for the travel and tourism industry to cater to eco-conscious customers. ### Where This Applies - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can leverage sustainable aviation trends by adopting biofuel-based aircrafts, reducing carbon emissions. - **Energy:** The energy industry can tap into the market for bio kerosene fuel, driving the development of sustainable energy solutions. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can attract environmentally conscious travelers by offering green travel options like biofuel-powered flights. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft.md) - [Sustainable Aviation Fuels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decarbonizing-aviation.md) - [Sustainable Air Travel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspace-cabin-vision-2035-concept.md) - [Sustainable Aviation Approaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-aviation.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbus.md) - [Eco-Focused Airline Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-airlines1.md) - [Renewable Energy Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-aircraft.md) - [Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-horizon.md) - [Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emissionsfree-evtol-aircraft.md)