GREGORY CONSTANTINE - AIR COMPANY
GREGORY CONSTANTINE CO-FOUNDER & CEO, AIR COMPANY
Making fuel from thin air Air Company is revolutionising sustainability by creating an array of products – vodka, perfume, sanitisers, and aviation fuel – solely from captured carbon dioxide. Leveraging their proprietary AIRMADE™ technology, they transform CO2 into eco-friendly goods, marking a paradigm shift in how consumer products are made and opening new vistas for sustainable industries.
Renewable energy at the core With a commitment to renewable sources, particularly solar and wind, Air Company's Brooklyn facilities generate hydrogen – a crucial component in their process. This clean energy not only powers their operations but also plays a vital role in producing SAF, which illustrates how renewable sources can drive large-scale industrial outputs.
Innovative single-step SAF production Air Company's breakthrough lies in their single-step conversion process, enabling the creation of high-quality sustainable aviation fuel from CO2. This innovation simplifies the traditional Fischer-Tropsch multi-step approach, making their fuel production more costeffective and efficient, while eliminating the need for blending.
Collaborations for the future of sustainable aviation Collaboration with major players like JetBlue, Boom Supersonic, Virgin Atlantic, and the US Air Force underscores Air Company's pivotal role in advancing sustainable aviation. Their partnership with NASA to develop rocket fuel from captured CO2 highlights the dual benefits of space innovation translating into impactful earth applications.
What we’re seeing from an airline perspective in the US and Europe, is because of legislative changes, it’s helping drive consumer sentiment for wanting airlines to go green. But we need more of it. Optimism for sustainable air travel
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When it comes to embracing a vision for a net-zero aviation industry, Constantine believes collaboration among companies is critical for scaling SAF production. With their global expansion plans and optimistic outlook, Air Company is poised to shape the future of sustainable flight and contribute significantly to aviation's carbon-neutral journey by 2050.
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