As an update to previous post, Biofuel for Aircrafts, Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Atlantic had launched a biofueled flight.

Virgin Atlantic carried out the world’s first flight of a commercial aircraft partially fueled with biofuel mixture of coconut and babassu oil on February 24 and effort shows that it can produce less carbon dioxide than normal jet fuels. The Boeing 747 used for the flight carried pilots and several technicians, but no passengers.

The flight from London’s Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam’s Schipol Airport was indeed a success, though some analysts praised the jumbo jet test flight, others criticized its as a publicity stunt and noted scientist are questioning the environmental benefits of biofuels.

According to Virgin Atlantic spokesman Paul Charles, even if the biofuel would produce much less carbon dioxide, it will still take weeks to analyze the data from Sunday’s flight. As James Halstead admired the determination of Sir Branson and Virgin Atlantic, he questions the usefulness of biofuels in the battle against climate change and global warming.

The use of the said biofuel can still be called economical since the Boeing 747-400 jet need no redesigning of the engines and practically, civilians, passengers and travelers gladly waits for the real success of biofueled flights and hopefully, safe and cheaper flights.