Boeing and Embraer collaborate on ecoDemonstrator technology tests

Boeing (BA) and Embraer have posted that they intend to collaborate to test environment-focused technologies through the ecoDemonstrator Program in a joint effort to improve aviation’s environmental performance. This expands ongoing cooperation between two of the world’s largest airplane manufacturers. Boeing has launched its ecoDemonstrator Program in 2011 to accelerate testing and use of new technologies that can reduce fuel use, carbon emissions and noise. Through their collaboration, Boeing and Embraer are planning to conduct ecoDemonstrator tests with an Embraer airplane in 2016. The ecoDemonstrator cooperation between Boeing and Embraer advances a relationship that began in 2012 when the manufacturers have announced they would cooperate in ways that create value for both companies and their customers.