Embraer and Boeing sign Memorandum of Understanding for implementing sustainable biofuels R&D center in Brazil

Embraer and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for creating a joint biofuels research center for the purpose of developing and maturing the knowledge and technologies that make it possible to establish a sustainable biofuels chain for aviation. The Center shall be installed in the Technological Park of São José dos Campos. The project shall now be structured via a Collaboration Agreement between the two companies. Provision has also been made for the possibility of other companies and institutions taking part in the Research and Development activities. “Boeing is working aggressively around the world to expand the supply of sustainable aviation biofuel and reduce aviation’s carbon emissions,” said Julie Felgar, Boeing Commercial Airplanes managing director of Environmental Strategy and Integration. “With our joint biofuel research center, Boeing and Embraer are making a strong commitment toward a successful, sustainable aviation biofuel industry in Brazil.”