United Airlines Invests $5 Million in Algae-Based Jet Fuel, Aiming for 100% Green Company by 2050

United Airlines has invested $5 million in Viridos, a technology company that specializes in turning  algae into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Bioengineering is used by Viridos to produce algae oil, which can be used to create jet fuel & decarbonize various industries. It is expected that the use of algae-based SAF will significantly reduce an airline’s carbon footprint compared to traditional jet fuels, & United Airlines (UA) hopes to achieve its ambitious goal of being a 100% green company by 2050. The UA has started a venture fund to identify & invest in technology that will help it achieve that … Continue reading United Airlines Invests $5 Million in Algae-Based Jet Fuel, Aiming for 100% Green Company by 2050