Sasol on Tuesday said the development of a synthetic jet fuel means the local aviation market will not have to depend on global oil reserves any longer.
The company made history on Tuesday by flying the first-ever commercial airliner powered solely by synthetic jet fuel from Johannesburg to Cape Town. The fuel is made from coal rather than crude oil and burns cleaner than current petroleum-based jet fuels.
Speaking through the PA system on the Boeing 737 used for the maiden flight Sasol’s Paul Morgan said research into this technology started almost 20 years ago. They have turned coal into liquid fuel but never before taken jet fuel from coal and used it in a commercial airline. It is great to see Sasol being leaders again!
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Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Monday, 20 September 2010
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Singita Game Reserve, Kruger National Park
Like the Lebombo Euphorbia tree after which it was named, the design of Lebombo Lodge is one of a kind. From the sweeping wooden decks, you can watch the theatre that unfolds before you, while the lap pool beckons to enjoy a relaxing afternoon. The fifteen suites feature contemporary finishes with beds dressed with Egyptian cotton and silky-soft throws. Enjoy dinner in the boma, then spend the evening, if you so wish, sleeping under the stars on the bed of your private terrace.
Monday, 13 September 2010
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Rhino Month
September was declared Rhino Month by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in South Africa, and the response has been phenomenal.
Rhino Month will culminate on Rhino Day on the 22 September @ 13h00PM, when all South Africans are urged to take to the streets and make as much noise as they can to show support for the fight against poaching.
At Road Travel we make use of reserves, lodges and camps that are dedicated to the fight against poaching and preserving a vanishing way of life.
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