The Department of Defense Innovation Unit and the U.S. Air Force awarded startup Air Company a contract for its sustainable aviation fuel following previous tests.
Ret. Gen. Jack Keane weighs in on the prospect of a U.S. war with China and says our military deterrence is 'not where it should be' on 'The Story.'Department of Defense Innovation Unit"This will enable the production of on-site fuel, reducing emissions [and] offering a safe fuel source," the company said on Twitter.
The $65 million deal for testing production comes after Air Company CEO Gregory Constantine told Axios action was taken followingThe contract will allow Air Company to test whether it can make that fuel in remote locations and it includes certain milestones related to the number of gallons Air Company will produce.
Synthetic jet fuel made from captured carbon dioxide is poured into a small, unmanned jet at Hsu STEM Range in Laurel Hill, Florida, July 27, 2022. Air Company makes the sustainable aviation fuel from carbon dioxide pulled out of the atmosphere. The startup also turns carbon into perfume and hand sanitizer.
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