TOKYO, Aug. 1, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] will strengthen its partnership
with Japan by opening a new Boeing
Research and Technology (BR&T) center. The facility will focus
on sustainability and support a newly expanded cooperation
agreement with Japan's Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
Boeing and METI have agreed to broaden their 2019 Cooperation
Agreement to now include a focus on sustainable aviation fuels
(SAF), electric and hydrogen powertrain technologies, and future
flight concepts that will promote zero climate impact aviation.
That is in addition to exploring electric and hybrid-electric
propulsion, batteries, and composite manufacturing that will enable
new forms of urban mobility.
"We are excited to open our latest global research and
technology center here in Japan,"
said Greg Hyslop, Boeing chief
engineer and executive vice president of Engineering, Test &
Technology. "Working with terrific partners like METI, the new
center will expand upon Boeing-wide initiatives in sustainable
fuels and electrification, and explore the intersection of
digitization, automation and high-performance aerospace composites
for greater sustainability in our future products and production
systems."
The BR&T – Japan Research Center will be located in
Nagoya, which is already home to
many of Boeing's major industrial partners and suppliers. The
facility will further expand Boeing's research and development
footprint in the region, which includes centers in Australia, China and Korea.
Boeing is fully committed to supporting Japan's SAF industry and has been accepted as
the latest member of ACT FOR SKY, a voluntary organization of
16 companies that works to commercialize, promote and expand the
use of SAF produced in Japan. It
was founded by Boeing airline customers All Nippon Airways (ANA)
and Japan Airlines (JAL), along with global engineering company JGC
Holdings Corporation, and biofuel producer Revo International.
Masahiro Aika, representative of
ACT FOR SKY, said, "ACT FOR SKY welcomes the participation of
Boeing. We look forward to Boeing collaborating with the other
members to "ACT" for the commercialization, promotion and expansion
of SAF in Japan."
In addition to becoming partners in ACT FOR SKY, Boeing has a
long history of innovating with ANA and JAL on sustainable
aviation, which includes pioneering SAF-powered flights and
launching the ground-breaking 787 Dreamliner. Today, they signed
agreements to work together to study advanced sustainable
technologies, including electric, hybrid, hydrogen and other novel
propulsion systems in an endeavor to reduce the carbon footprint of
aircraft.
Boeing Chief Sustainability Officer Chris Raymond added, "To ensure the enormous
societal benefits of aviation remain available for generations to
come, we must continue to partner with capable innovators and
leaders to support the industry's commitment to net zero carbon
emissions by 2050. We are humbled to join ACT FOR SKY and
collaborate with other members to share global best practices and
help with the scale up and demand of SAF in Japan. And we are honored to open the Japan
Research Center and expand our work with airline customers ANA and
JAL on advanced technologies to realize zero climate impact
aviation."
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and
integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at
boeing.com/careers.
Contact:
Lisa Maull
Global Enterprise Sustainability
+314-614-4583
lisa.a.maull@boeing.com
Rob Henderson
Boeing Communications, Japan
+81-90-1420-9662
Robert.J.Henderson3@boeig.com
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