SEATTLE, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA),
SkyNRG and SkyNRG Americas today announced a partnership focused on
scaling the availability and use of sustainable aviation fuels
(SAF) globally. Boeing will also invest in SkyNRG Americas' SAF
production project, for which Alaska Airlines is a previously
announced partner.
"Sustainable aviation fuels are safe, proven and offer the
greatest potential to reduce our industry's carbon emissions in the
near, medium and long term," said Boeing Chief Sustainability
Officer Chris Raymond. "This
partnership is an important milestone on our journey to decarbonize
aerospace, while ensuring that its societal and economic benefits
are available to people everywhere."
Boeing, SkyNRG and SkyNRG Americas will work together to
accelerate SAF development globally, focusing on scaling production
capacity, building awareness and engaging stakeholders throughout
the value chain, including airlines, governments and environmental
organizations.
"We are extremely proud to take the longstanding Boeing-SkyNRG
relationship to this new level. We have always been strong
collaborators and through this teaming effort, we're strengthening
our relationship even further," said Maarten van Dijk, Managing Director of
SkyNRG.
As a leader in the SAF industry, SkyNRG sources and supplies
SAF, develops production capacity, advises on policy decisions,
manages corporate SAF programs and takes the high road on
sustainability. SkyNRG Americas is a new company focused on growing
SAF production in North America.
Its first dedicated U.S. production facility for SAF will supply
airports and airlines on the West Coast. Boeing's investment in the
project includes the advance purchase of SAF from this facility for
use in company flight tests and other operations.
"We are thrilled to be in this partnership with Boeing and
grateful for their leadership by providing an advance payment for
SAF from our first facility. With this teaming agreement, SkyNRG
Americas will be able to accelerate our efforts to expand the SAF
industry throughout North
America," said John Plaza,
CEO of SkyNRG Americas.
The partnership builds on Boeing's long-term industry leadership
and investment in SAF. The company began SAF test flights in 2008
and helped gain approval for commercial use in 2011. The Boeing
ecoDemonstrator uses SAF for all flight test programs and completed
the world's first commercial airplane flight using 100% SAF in
2018. Earlier this year, Boeing committed that its commercial
airplanes will be capable and certified to fly on 100% SAF by
2030.
"Our industry will need a strong, reliable supply of SAF to
address climate change and drive adoption," said Raymond. "We
aspire to partner and help create that supply."
For more information about Boeing's sustainability efforts,
please visit www.boeing.com/sustainability.
About Boeing
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 and living the company's core values of safety,
quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
About SkyNRG
As the pioneer and a leader for sustainable aviation fuel,
SkyNRG scales up SAF demand and supply globally. Having supplied
over 30 airlines on almost all continents, it is SkyNRG's mission
to make SAF the new global standard, driven by sustainable
practices throughout the supply chain. To ensure SkyNRG makes the
right decisions regarding the sustainability of its operations,
projects and products, SkyNRG is structurally advised by an
independent Sustainability Board, which includes representatives
from WWF International, the European Climate Foundation,
Solidaridad Network and the University of Groningen. Also, SkyNRG's
operations are certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable
Biomaterials (RSB), the highest possible certification standard for
sustainable fuels. Learn more at: www.skynrg.com.
About SkyNRG Americas
SkyNRG Americas, Inc. is a new company headquartered in the U.S.
and is supported by SkyNRG. SkyNRG Americas consists of a dedicated
team of experienced industry leading professionals focused on
building dedicated SAF production facilities throughout
North America. These new SAF
production facilities will lead to increased supply for SkyNRG's
global network, a perfect fit with SkyNRG's ambition to supply SAF
to the aviation industry across the globe. Learn more at:
www.skynrgamericas.com.
Contact
Bryan Watt
Boeing Communications
+ 1 425-615-9623
bryan.watt@boeing.com
Martin Struijker Boudier
SkyNRG Communications
+31623331506
martin@skynrg.com
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