AIRCO, a company specializing in carbon conversion and biofuel technology, announced the operational startup of its new AIRMADEĀ® Fuel plant in Brooklyn, New York. The facility is designed to produce synthetic biofuels by converting captured carbon dioxide (COā) and hydrogen into aviation fuel components. This development represents a notable step toward commercializing scalable biofuel solutions for the aviation industry.
The plant utilizes AIRCOās proprietary AIRMADE
Technology, which transforms COā and hydrogen into synthesis gas, an intermediate used in producing liquid biofuels. The process continues with additional processing steps to upgrade these intermediates into jet fuel blending components suitable for aviation applications. The integrated system aims to demonstrate the reliability and scalability necessary for large-scale biofuel production.
Supported by a $70 million Series B investment, the facility focuses on validating that its synthetic biofuels meet industry standards. It also demonstrates how modular, mobile technology can adapt to different feedstocks and energy sources for sustainable fuel production.
The company states that this facility aligns with its goal to develop environmentally sustainable biofuels that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. AIRCO aims to provide an alternative to traditional fossil fuels used in aviation, contributing to global efforts for decarbonization. “The U.S. will remain a key home and proving ground for our technology. This plant shows how captured carbon can be turned into scalable synthetic fuels,” said said Gregory Constantine, Co-Founder and CEO of AIRCO.
AIRCO has established collaborations with organizations including the U.S. Department of Defense and major airlines such as JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic. These partnerships are intended to support the adoption of synthetic biofuels as a cleaner, scalable option for aviation fuel needs.
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