The German airline, Lufthansa, received its award for being the first carrier to test biofuel in normal flight operations and greening everything from its engine-cleaning routine to cabin equipment, resulting in a full 23 percent emissions reduction.

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Extensive tests on the plane's engine revealed the crack was a result of the "unique operating environment" of the test flight, and was not a widespread issue, he added.

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