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At LanzaJet, we say "Someday is Now" because we can immediately reduce the carbon impact of aviation by using our waste-based aviation fuel as a "drop in" alternative (sustainable aviation fuel - SAF) to the over 90 Billion gallons of fossil fuel used currently. It also summarizes the speed at which we are delivering on commitments we make to ourselves, to our partners and investors, and to our communities. "Someday is Now" shows up in the last six months when LanzaJet: - wrapped up a financing round that included investments from world class companies involved in the key facets of the sustainable aviation fuels value chain -- airline Southwest Airlines, project financier MUFG, airport operator Groupe ADP Airport Services, technology provider and climate visionary Microsoft, and now -- the largest aircraft maker, Airbus; - is named one of Time100 Most Influential Companies; - signed a key international licensing agreement for a renewable fuel facility --Jet Zero Australia -- which is leading that country and continent to a sustainable energy independent future; - opened the first next generation SAF plant anywhere in over 10 years, delivering on promises for jobs and a new tech hot spot in a rural Georgia community; and - built out our competencies by growing our employee team in Illinois, Georgia, and elsewhere in the world; - announced CirculAir, a clear path to convert waste carbon into fuel at scale. Thanks to earlier investors and partners Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Suncor, Shell, British Airways, ANA, and LanzaTech for recognizing the urgency required by climate change and providing us the opportunity and resources to deliver on our mission.

Today at LanzaJet we welcome our newest investor Airbus, the global leader in aerospace and commercial aircraft manufacturing, to further accelerate our global growth!      This has been a multi-year journey with Airbus, building on our previously announced MOU of collaboration to accelerate the advancement of #SustainableAviationFuel (#SAF) through R&D, policy advocacy, and project development. This investment in our company further validates our ethanol-to-SAF technology and also reflects the aviation industry’s steadfast commitment to solutions that have the highest potential to decarbonize the sector.     OEM backing is critical for the widespread adoption and commercialization of SAF. Our partnership with Airbus underscores their role in pushing the industry toward sustainable fuels, encouraging airlines, fuel producers, and other stakeholders to take bold action and prioritize sustainable fuel production.     LanzaJet’s growth to date has been fueled by partnerships with innovative companies dedicated to decarbonization. Airbus, along with all our investors, epitomizes the drive for innovation and sustainability. I'm looking forward to our continued collaboration and the positive impact we can achieve together. Airbus joins Southwest Airlines, Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund, Groupe ADP, and MUFG as our newest investors, building on original funding from British Airways, LanzaTech, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Shell, and Suncor. I'm incredibly proud of the team of investors that we have intentionally developed, ensuring we have partners across the SAF value chain as we build our company and this industry. #SomedayIsNow    See the comments below for our press release on today’s news.    #sustainability #environment #cleanenergy #aircrafts #aviation #aerospace #Europe

The public, and the next generation of aerospace engineers, expects to see the most ambitious plans possible from the industry. Whilst the following reposted statement is probably true, it is not something we should be proud of. Hydrogen is now a hairsbreadth the other side of impossible, and we should seize this opportunity, to push the envelope as fast and hard as humanly possible, gripping the greatest challenge the aircraft industry has ever faced with both hands now, not leaving it to the next generation. I want to be lying awake at night worrying about missing the opportunity to help design the world’s first hydrogen aircraft, not lying awake worrying about how far away our next opportunity to implement it could be. Airbus has great ambitions, and is working concretely towards them. But I’m afraid it is my belief that this vague, hand-waving ‘long-termism’ must be stamped out within the industry. For too long, ‘longer term’ has been an excuse to defund the innovations we need, refuse to plan for them, and continue with the status quo. It is high time we stopped using the phrase in relation to net zero and ditched it in favour of concrete dates and commitments. Until we do, I’m afraid to say the future is behind schedule.

Today marks the first ever collaboration 🤝 between the #ZEROe project and an operating #lessor! Airbus and Avolon will investigate how future hydrogen-powered #aircraft could be financed and commercialised, leveraging the leasing business model to support this #lowcarbon transition. In an industry that faces significant #decarbonisation challenges, it's crucial to unite leading players. Avolon's expertise and worldwide leadership in aircraft leasing make them an invaluable #partner. By working together, we aim to pave the way for a low carbon future in #aviation, ensuring that the transition to #hydrogen power is commercially viable and beneficial for airline customers. 👉Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gVJHt5Ph #Airbus #HydrogenFlight #Innovation #Partnership #AviationFuture #HydrogenHubs #AviationIndustry

Batteries, hydrogen, SAF. What is the solution? With battery technology not yet capable of long range flight, is hydrogen the key to a successful transition to sustainable aviation? Or is sustainable aviation fuel the next step forward? Either solution will require a huge infrastructure investment. Thank you Aviation International News for the article. Airbus H2FLY FutureFlight #hydrogen #sustainableaviation #SAF #electricaviation

Airbus, easyJet and Rolls-Royce set out UK’s strategy to lead hydrogen industry A group of aviation heavyweights that came together in September 2023 to form the Hydrogen in Aviation alliance (HIA) have set out the UK’s strategy to lead the global hydrogen industry and build a $43 billion income.    On March 18, 2023, Airbus, easyJet, Rolls-Royce, Ørsted, GKN Aerospace, Bristol Airport and ZeroAvia published the Milestone Delivery Report that sets out how to ensure the UK has the “right conditions for the technological development, regulation, infrastructure, financial framework and hydrogen supply that will be needed for hydrogen aviation”. According to a statement accompanying the report the alliance said that the UK is home to many world-first advances in hydrogen-powered aircraft technology from hydrogen engine testing to the first flights of hydrogen-fueled planes so is well placed to become a global leader in the technology.  Read more at: https://lnkd.in/d-wBgSwD #AviationTalk #aviationnews #aviation #avgeek

The need for #sustainability in #aerospace industry, has never been more pronounced. The recent collaboration between #aerospaceanddefense industry giants Airbus and Rolls-Royce marks a pivotal moment in this journey towards a greener future. This partnership to explore #hydrogen-powered #engines, shows a commitment to #innovation and #ESG. From my point of view, I think it is important to acknowledge the significance of such collaborations. The input of expertise, resources, and vision from the aerospace industry leaders and all stakeholders involved, is essential in driving progress and shaping the future of aviation. Together, we have the opportunity to redefine the boundaries of innovation and set new standards for sustainability in the aerospace sector. #AerospaceIndustry #Sustainability #HydrogenAviation #Airbus #RollsRoyce #GreenTech #Innovation #FutureOfTravel

We're bringing our #ZEROe aircraft to the skies in the next decade and the UK is going to be at the forefront of the #hydrogen revolution. The launch today of the Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance Milestone Delivery Report, supported by Airbus and other industy players in the UK, outlines concrete steps to reach this common objective. These include: 🌐 Ensuring aviation regulators are prepared for a hydrogen transition ✈️ Building a network of hydrogen-ready airports 💸 Incentivising hydrogen investment ✅ Delivering aviation's hydrogen quantity needs 💪 Bolstering hydrogen skills in the sector Together, we must ensure the people, policy and infrastructure in the aviation industry are ready to take flight too! Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eqe839ER easyJet Rolls-Royce Ørsted GKN Aerospace Bristol Airport ZeroAvia

Some exciting news from the world of sustainable aviation fuel! 🌍✈️ Boeing and Airbus, along with other major companies like GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, and Safran, have joined forces to tackle the challenges of using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Their goal is to standardise SAF usage and help the aviation industry achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. In other great news, Virgin Atlantic has released results form the recent #Flight100 which made history as the first commercial transatlantic flight using 100% SAF. This flight significantly reduced CO2 emissions by 64% and cut non-CO2 particulate emissions by 40%, showcasing the environmental benefits of SAF. These developments are big steps towards a greener future in aviation, highlighting how collaboration and innovation are key to achieving our environmental goals. For more details, please check the link in the comments. #SustainableAviation #SAF #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #Innovation

A revolution in the way we cover short and medium distances! 🗺️ That is the promise of electrically powered aircraft! ⚡🪫 At #BerlinAviationSummit, we explored, which role they will play in the transportation of the future 💡 – and how they can contribute to eliminating carbon emissions. ☁️ Check out what Klaus Roewe Lilium, David Swan SMBC Aviation Capital and Markus Otto DHL predict for the future of electrical flying ⤵️ And stay tuned for more insights into the future of aviation!! 🔜🔜