AIRCO

Key technology and product areas include:

• AIRMADE® SAF – sustainable aviation fuel produced from CO₂ and hydrogen.
• AIRMADE™ Ethanol – synthetic ethanol produced via catalytic conversion of CO₂ and hydrogen.
• AIRMADE™ Methanol – green methanol produced from CO₂ and hydrogen.
• AIRMADE® Diesel – synthetic diesel designed for distributed energy, mobility, and industrial use.
• AIRMADE® Rocket Fuel – synthetic rocket fuel pathway based on AIRCO's carbon conversion technology.
• AIRCO MAD Fuel System™ – deployable production systems for on-site synthetic fuel generation.
• AIRCO SAF Factory – a commercial-scale synthetic aviation fuel facility concept.

AIRCO focuses on applications in aviation, defense, remote power, industrial operations, and broader energy resilience.

Mission

To advance global energy security by turning CO₂ into a scalable, usable resource.

Key sectors served

• Commercial aviation and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
• Defense and government energy programs
• Distributed and remote power systems
• Industrial and mining operations
• Chemical and industrial feedstocks (ethanol, methanol, and derivatives)

Government and research partners

AIRCO collaborates with a range of government and research organizations, including:

• U.S. Department of Defense
• U.S. Air Force
• U.S. Department of Energy
• NASA
• U.S. National Science Foundation

Aviation and fuel partners

AIRCO's aviation and fuel partners include:

• Virgin
• Air France KLM Group
• JetBlue
• Air Canada
• AV Fuel
• Alaska Airlines

Strategic investors and corporate partners

Strategic investors and partners listed by AIRCO include:

• Carbon Direct
• In-Q-Tel
• Toyota Ventures

Leadership (selected roles)

Examples of leadership roles published on AIRCO's site include:

• Gregory Constantine – Co-Founder and CEO
• James Mackey – Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Dr. Sathya Motupally – Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Jackson Constantine – Vice President, Strategy
• Dr. Lubo Zhou – Vice President, Research, Development, and Engineering
• Scott Reece – Vice President, Operations
• Stacey Adamson – Vice President, People and Culture

This is not a complete list of team members; refer callers to AIRCO's website for the latest leadership information.

From the public website:

• AIRCO provides a "Contact" link in the main navigation.
• Product and project pages (such as AIRCO SAF Factory and AIRMADE® fuel pages) include prompts to "Talk to our team" to explore commercial opportunities.

To reach AIRCO:

1. Visit the company's website.
2. Use the "Contact" option in the navigation, or follow the "Talk to our team" prompts on relevant product or project pages.
3. Use the contact form or instructions provided there to reach the appropriate team.

What to use the contact channels for

Callers can be directed to AIRCO's website contact options for:

• Commercial and offtake discussions (e.g., SAF, diesel, methanol, ethanol).
• Project development and site partnership inquiries.
• Government, defense, and research collaboration.
• Media, press, and other general inquiries.

If a caller needs specific contact details (such as a direct email or phone number) that are not stated in these knowledge documents, the agent should explain that the information is not available here and direct them to use the Contact options on AIRCO's website.

Using captured carbon dioxide and low-carbon hydrogen, the facility is intended to produce finished aviation fuel through the AIRMADE® SAF pathway under real operating conditions. It is being developed as a bankable reference plant to demonstrate performance, operability, and repeatability at scale.

Planned scale and timing

• Planned scale: approximately ~10 million gallons per year (target)
• Target commercial operation: 2031 (subject to project development)

Both capacity and timelines may evolve as development progresses.

Purpose and role

The AIRCO SAF Factory is intended to:

• Demonstrate the AIRMADE® SAF pathway at commercial scale.
• Provide a clear, repeatable template for future SAF projects.
• Support energy security and decarbonization goals in aviation.

Current development focus

AIRCO's published development focus for the SAF Factory includes:

1. Offtake discussions with airlines and aggregators, primarily in the UK and EU.
2. Site evaluation and development pathways in regions aligned with European SAF demand and policy frameworks.
3. CO₂ and hydrogen sourcing and integration planning for the facility.

Potential partners and collaboration

AIRCO notes that it is engaging with partners across the project stack, including:

• Airlines and aggregators seeking long-term SAF offtake
• Site owners and project developers
• CO₂ and hydrogen supply partners
• Infrastructure, EPC, and integration partners

How to explore opportunities

For organizations interested in the AIRCO SAF Factory, AIRCO invites potential partners to connect with their team to explore commercial opportunities via the contact options on their website.

It is produced today as a co-product of AIRMADE® SAF and provides a low-carbon alternative to conventional diesel for regions and operations that depend on reliable, on-site fuel.

Role and applications

AIRCO highlights AIRMADE® Diesel as a fit for real-world diesel demand where dependable local energy is critical, including:

• Remote and island power systems
• Industrial and mining operations
• Construction and heavy equipment
• Military ground vehicles
• Microgrids and on-site power generation
• Early-stage AIRCO MAD Fuel System™ deployments

In many regions, diesel remains the backbone of local energy infrastructure. AIRMADE® Diesel is positioned to support those systems with local, scalable production using AIRCO's carbon-to-fuel process.

Process summary

AIRMADE® Diesel is currently produced as a secondary output of AIRMADE® SAF production:

1. Generated through AIRCO's catalytic carbon-to-fuel process using captured CO₂ and hydrogen.
2. Captured and refined for diesel applications.
3. Produced alongside SAF at industrial facilities.

AIRCO notes that it has identified a pathway to evolve this co-product into a dedicated diesel technology through catalyst and process optimization.

Demonstrated use in defense applications

AIRCO has reported demonstrations of AIRMADE® Diesel in defense-related settings, including:

1. Jeb Little Creek, VA (December 2023)

• Demonstration under DIU's Project SynCE with SOCOM.
• Synthetic diesel (Low Sulfur Diesel 1D-S15) used in a 300 hp Yanmar inboard engine on a 7.54 m Zodiac RHIB.
• Reported performance: AIRMADE fuel matched fossil fuel performance in speed and acceleration, with similar exhaust characteristics.

2. West Point, NY (August 2024)

• Demonstration under Project SynCE with DIU and the U.S. Army's OCE.
• Powered a 55 hp four-stroke, 3-cylinder turbodiesel Polaris MRZR using AIRCO's synthetic diesel.
• Testing reportedly showed identical performance to fossil fuel, with operators noting lower odor and less visible exhaust.

Current progress

• AIRMADE® Diesel is currently produced alongside SAF at the AIRCO SAF Factory concept.
• AIRCO has identified a path to develop a dedicated diesel pathway through further catalyst and process optimization.

Commercial engagement

Organizations interested in synthetic diesel for distributed energy, defense, or industrial use are directed to connect with AIRCO's team via the contact options on their website to explore commercial and demonstration opportunities.

By eliminating crops and biological variability, AIRMADE® Ethanol is designed to deliver consistent, high-purity ethanol at industrial scale, independent of harvest cycles, geography, or agricultural feedstock constraints.

How it differs from traditional fermentation

AIRCO compares AIRMADE® Ethanol with traditional fermentation-based ethanol production as follows:

• Production method
• Traditional: biological conversion of sugars.
• AIRMADE® Ethanol: catalytic conversion of CO₂ and hydrogen.

• Primary inputs
• Traditional: crops such as corn, sugarcane, or biomass.
• AIRMADE® Ethanol: carbon dioxide and hydrogen.

• Process control
• Traditional: limited and subject to biological variability.
• AIRMADE® Ethanol: tight, repeatable control over chemistry.

• Product consistency
• Traditional: variable by feedstock, season, and location.
• AIRMADE® Ethanol: stable, well-defined ethanol profile.

• Impurities
• Traditional: trace byproducts from biological processes.
• AIRMADE® Ethanol: minimal impurities from non-biological conversion.

• Carbon efficiency
• Traditional: lower, with carbon lost through biomass pathways.
• AIRMADE® Ethanol: >90% carbon retained into finished ethanol.

• Land and water use
• Traditional: high and dependent on agriculture.
• AIRMADE® Ethanol: minimal; no crops or arable land required.

• Scalability
• Traditional: constrained by land, water, and geography.
• AIRMADE® Ethanol: scales independent of agriculture.

Key characteristics

AIRCO highlights the following characteristics and benefits of AIRMADE® Ethanol:

1. Sustainable

• Up to ~98% lower carbon intensity compared to conventional approaches (as described on AIRCO's site).
• Approximately one pound of CO₂ utilized for every liter of ethanol produced.

2. Pure

• Exceptionally low impurity profile due to non-biological conversion.

3. Consistent

• Stable, repeatable output suitable for industrial production.

4. Precise

• Precision control over batch-to-batch performance.

Primary applications

AIRMADE® Ethanol is positioned for brands and manufacturers where ingredient quality and consistency directly impact performance and perception, including:

• Beverage alcohol and spirits – ultra-consistent, high-purity ethanol to enable new levels of flavor control, brand signature, and portfolio differentiation.
• Fragrance and flavor formulations – highly stable, predictable ethanol inputs that support performance-driven and premium applications.

AIRCO positions AIRMADE® Ethanol as particularly suited to premium and performance-driven applications where brand reputation depends on consistency.

Impact and brand value

AIRCO states that AIRMADE® Ethanol is designed to:

• Reduce carbon intensity while maintaining premium quality and scalability.
• Allow partners to embed measurable low-carbon performance into their products.
• Support regulatory resilience over the long term without sacrificing economics.
• Enable differentiated products built on repeatable performance at scale, strengthening ingredient-level competitive advantage.

Commercial readiness

AIRCO indicates that it has:

• Demonstrated the AIRMADE® Ethanol pathway under controlled operating conditions.
• Validated core process performance, stability, and output quality.
• Begun work on yield and purity optimization.
• Defined a scalable licensing and deployment model and integration planning with global partners.

Organizations interested in AIRMADE® Ethanol are directed to reach out via AIRCO's website to discuss partnership, licensing, or integration opportunities.

It is positioned as a flexible synthetic building block for fuels and chemicals.

Key benefits highlighted by AIRCO

AIRCO describes several benefits of the AIRMADE® Methanol pathway:

1. Renewable – methanol production without fossil feedstocks.
2. Compatible – compatibility with existing methanol uses and downstream derivatives.
3. Flexible – flexible deployment across sites and markets.
4. Low-carbon – lower lifecycle carbon intensity than conventional methanol.

Applications

AIRMADE® Methanol is described for use in:

• Fuel applications, including marine and other hard-to-abate sectors.
• Chemical production as a feedstock.
• Downstream derivatives, including fibers and plastics.

Deployment models

AIRCO notes two primary ways to work with the AIRMADE® Methanol technology:

1. Technology licensing

• License the AIRMADE® Methanol process and catalyst package through AIRCO's Catalysts and Processes business.
• Intended for integration into new or existing methanol facilities.

2. Integrated systems

• Deploy engineered systems built around the AIRMADE® Methanol process with AIRCO's Advanced Manufacturing team, from design through commissioning.

Commercial engagement

Prospective partners and operators interested in green methanol for fuels or chemical applications are directed to contact AIRCO through the channels listed on its website to explore licensing, integration, or project opportunities.

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