The US Air Force recently certified the C-17 Globemaster III for unlimited usage of hydroprocessed blended biofuels known as hydrotreated renewable jet (HRJ) fuels. This...
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US Air Force certifies C-17 for unlimited usage of hydrotreated renewable jet fuels in blends up to 50%
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