A June 2016 presentation to the Port of Seattle Commission by Washington State University's Ralph Cavalieri, director of the FAA's Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT), outlines the critical role of aviation biofuels in reducing the environmental impact of air travel. ASCENT, funded by the FAA's Office of Environment and Energy, conducts research across ten focus areas including alternative jet fuel development, aircraft noise and emissions, and energy-efficient flight operations. The presentation emphasizes that sustainable alternative fuels are essential for the aviation industry to meet its long-term environmental goals.Open full document
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A presentation by Ralph Cavalieri, Director of the Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT) at Washington State University, delivered to the Port of Seattle Commission on June 28, 2016. The presentation covers ASCENT’s role as the FAA Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment, outlining research focus areas including feedstock development, environmental benefits analysis, aviation emissions, and aircraft technology assessment. The document includes a disclaimer that opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect FAA views.