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| Boeing and Embraer |
The two giant
aircraft manufacturers from United States of America and Brazil, Boeing and
Embraer announced that they will open a joint research center to advance a
sustainable aviation biofuel industry in Brazil.
Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies
will perform joint biofuel research, as well as fund and coordinate research
with Brazilian universities and other institutions. The research will focus on
technologies that address gaps in a supply chain for sustainable aviation
biofuel in Brazil, such as feedstock production and processing technologies.
The companies' biofuel research center will be located in Sao Jose dos Campos
Technology Park.
"Boeing is working aggressively around the world to
expand the supply of sustainable aviation biofuel and reduce aviation's carbon
emissions," said Julie Felgar, managing director of Environmental Strategy
and Integration, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "With our joint biofuel
research center, Boeing and Embraer are making a strong commitment toward a
successful, sustainable aviation biofuel industry in Brazil."
"Embraer is committed in supporting the development
of sustainable biofuels for aviation and the joint efforts with Boeing will
undoubtedly contribute to the company continuing to be in the forefront of
research in this area," says Mauro Kern, Executive Vice President,
Engineering and Technology, Embraer. "Brazil has tradition in the area of
alternative fuels and enormous potential yet to be explored in bioenergy
research."
"Boeing and Embraer have a tremendous opportunity to
work together to enhance Brazil's aviation biofuel capabilities, as well as the
global industry's access to aviation biofuel," said Al Bryant, vice
president, Boeing Research & Technology-Brazil.
In 2013, Boeing, Embraer and the Fundacao de Amparo a
Pesquisa of the State of Sao Paulo (FAPESP) completed an action plan –
Flightpath to Aviation Biofuels in Brazil – that identified gaps in a potential
biofuel supply chain. The joint research between Boeing and Embraer will help
address those gaps.
When produced sustainably, aviation biofuel emits 50 to
80 percent lower carbon emissions through its lifecycle than petroleum jet
fuel. Globally, more than 1,500 passenger flights using biofuel have been
conducted since the fuel was approved for use in 2011.
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