The world's first biofuel-powered commercial aircraft touched down in Amsterdam on Sunday following a demonstration flight from London's Heathrow Airport hailed as a first step towards "cleaner" flying.

The Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 flight was part of a joint initiative with planemaker Boeing and engine manufacturer GE Aviation to develop a "sustainable aircraft fuel." No passengers were onboard.

Virgin Atlantic President Richard Branson said the test flight would help the airline to use clean fuel sooner than expected.

"The demonstration flight will give us crucial knowledge that we can use to dramatically reduce our carbon footprint," Branson said in a statement.

Business 2.0 Features ZAP Among Best Business Ideas in the World

"Idea No. 31: Tap into new markets created by today's sky-high oil prices"

SANTA ROSA, Calif., (August 1, 2006) -- Business 2.0 magazine features automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca: ZP) in an article entitled the "Top 31 Best Business Ideas in the World," for the idea of creating a line of fuel-efficient and renewable energy vehicles to tap into the market created by rising energy costs. The article is in the August issue, which is now available on newsstands and online at http://cnn.com/business2/.

Sales for New ZAP Electric Car Jump With Gas Prices

SANTA ROSA, Calif., May 31, 2006 -- Automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP) announced today a surge in new business for its electric vehicle, the XEBRA(TM), with concerns over rising gas prices generating a half a million dollar backlog in XEBRA orders from dealers and fleet buyers.