SEATTLE, June 16,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] unveiled
its 2022 ecoDemonstrator today with a livery that honors a decade
of testing to reduce fuel use, emissions and noise. The latest
ecoDemonstrator, a Boeing-owned 777-200ER, will test about 30 new
technologies aimed at improving sustainability and safety for the
aerospace industry, including a water conservation system and
technologies to improve operational efficiency.
"Boeing is committed to support our customers and enable the
commercial aviation industry to meet our shared commitment to net
zero carbon emissions by 2050," said Stan
Deal, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO. "The
ecoDemonstrator program's rigorous testing of new technologies
further enhances the environmental performance of our products and
services and is invaluable to continuously improving safety."
During six months of flight and ground tests starting this
summer, the 2022 ecoDemonstrator will evaluate:
- In collaboration with NASA, SMART vortex generators – small
vertical vanes on the wing – that improve aerodynamic efficiency
during takeoff and landing
- A system to conserve onboard water and reduce weight as well as
fuel use
- Additively manufactured airplane and engine parts to help
reduce fuel use and manufacturing waste
- An environmentally preferred refrigerant and a new fire
suppression agent to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- A heads-up enhanced vision system for pilots to improve
operational efficiency
- Continued comprehensive study of the impact of sustainable
aviation fuel toward the reduction of emissions
- For all flight tests, the 777-200ER will fly on a highest
approved blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available
"The Boeing ecoDemonstrator program brings together the two most
important ingredients to a more sustainable future – innovative
technologies and partnerships with customers, suppliers, government
agencies and academia," said Chris
Raymond, Boeing Chief Sustainability Officer. "We celebrate
the past successes and look forward to continuing this iconic
program to help decarbonize aviation, together."
Since its initial flights in 2012, the Boeing ecoDemonstrator
program has accelerated innovation by taking new technologies out
of the lab and testing them in an operational environment.
Including this year's platform, the program has tested about 230
technologies to help decarbonize aviation, improve operational
efficiency and enhance safety and the passenger experience.
Approximately a third of tested technologies have progressed onto
Boeing's products and services.
More information about the 2022 ecoDemonstrator and previous
ecoDemonstrator airplanes is available at
boeing.com/ecoDemonstrator. Boeing's sustainability commitments,
partnerships and efforts are available at
https://www.boeing.com/principles/sustainability.
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.
Contacts
Jessica Kowal
Boeing Media Relations
+1 (206) 660-6849
jessica.m.kowal@boeing.com
Elisa Hahn
Boeing Sustainability Communications
+1 (206) 482-4872
elisa.alfstad-hahn@boeing.com
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