Biofuel testing has been under way for several years in all services. I guess this is something that needs to be done, and these blends "may" enter active service eventually, but a cursory review of basic economics will tell you why that is probably a long way off. I truly hope someone proves me wrong, but personal opinion: these tests make good PR, but they won't reduce anyone's costs or improve operational effectiveness any time soon. The day they really threaten the oil-based infrastructure, I'm thinking that OPEC will open the spigots a bit, drag the price per barrel down just enough to force biofuel investors to find better places for their money. But hey, what do I know?
http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2011/08/28/navy-training-aircraft-completes-flight-using-biofuel/
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