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United Airlines Flight From Chicago Marks 1st With Sustainable Fuel In 1 Engine

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Washington was the first commercial flight carrying passengers to fly on 100% sustainable fuel in one of its engines.

This is a first in aviation.

United says the flight showed how the sustainable fuel has the potential to match the performance of petroleum-based fuel, with a fraction of its carbon footprint.

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