Carbon to Jet Fuel with AIRMADE™ SAF

Aviation’s Emissions Dilemma

Air travel produces a large amount of carbon emissions. Planes burn fossil fuels and have few alternatives. Electric aircraft and hydrogen systems are being developed, but they’re not ready for long-distance flights or global use.

This leaves the aviation industry in need of a practical solution that fits existing systems. One option is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which can be used in current engines and helps reduce carbon emissions.

How AIRMADE™ SAF Stands Out

There are many types of SAF. Some are made from plants or cooking oils. Air Company uses a different method to create its version, called AIRMADE™ SAF. The process starts with:

• Carbon dioxide, captured from the air or industrial sites
• Hydrogen, produced using clean electricity

These two ingredients are combined to make a fuel that closely matches the structure of fossil jet fuel. This means planes don’t need any modifications to use it, and airports can store and pump it using current equipment.

A Simple, Synthetic Process

The production steps are straightforward:

1. Capture: CO₂ is taken from the air or factories
2. Combine: Hydrogen is added using energy from renewable sources
3. Convert: The mix turns into liquid hydrocarbons
4. Refine: The fuel is adjusted to meet aviation safety standards

Because the carbon used in the fuel comes from the atmosphere, not underground fossil sources, it may lead to lower overall emissions when burned.

Obstacles to Widespread Adoption

Even with its promise, AIRMADE™ SAF has challenges. Green hydrogen is expensive to produce. Carbon capture systems are still limited. Current fuel production is small. As a result, this fuel costs more than traditional jet fuel and is not yet available at the scale the industry needs.