“Sustainable aviation fuels are critical to enabling the aviation decarbonisation roadmap.” “We are committed to supporting all efforts that contribute to their global availability at scale,” stated Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury. “The collaboration with DG Fuels supports the emergence of a new technological pathway allowing for the production of SAFs from a broader range of waste and residue sources, initially in the United States, with the potential for large-scale production globally.”

DGF’s fuel production system is fully based on cellulosic waste products, such as logging sector wood waste, and renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power.

DGF’s plant is expected to have an initial production capacity of 120 million US gallons (454 million litres) of SAF per year on average, saving roughly 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year beginning in 2026.

“The DGF team is excited to have finalised this SAF partnership with Airbus,” said Michael Darcy, Chairman and CEO of DG Fuels, “and we look forward to working together to accelerate the initial SAF facility in Louisiana and subsequent scale up at various locations throughout the United States and beyond.”

The collaboration with Airbus advances DG Fuels’ goal of initiating the equity process and making a final investment decision (FID) on the construction of DG Fuels’ first SAF plant in the United States. The judgement is due in early 2024. In this connection, Airbus and DGF have agreed to share a percentage of the first plant’s production to benefit Airbus’ customers.

The KC-390 for Hungary has everything the Hungarian Air Force asked for, including a special pipe for refueling in the air. This pipe helps the plane stay in the sky longer.

They just turned on the electricity in the first KC-390 for Hungary. This means the plane’s electrical system is working. Next, they’ll add more systems and test how it flies.

What’s cool about the KC-390 for Hungary is that it has a special medical room, like a hospital, inside. This is important for helping people during emergencies, like natural disasters.

The KC-390 can do a lot of different jobs, like carrying cargo and troops, dropping supplies from the sky with precision, and even sending paratroopers into action. It can also refuel other planes while flying.

This plane is part of Hungary’s agreement with Embraer. They are getting two of these KC-390 planes to make their Air Force stronger. The first one will arrive in 2024.

Embraer is also working closely with Hungary. They have opened an office in the capital, Budapest, to work together on future projects. This partnership will help both sides, with a focus on long-term projects and advanced technology.

So, Hungary is getting a powerful new plane, the KC-390, to help its Air Force, and Embraer is working closely with Hungary to build a strong partnership.

These KC-390 are fully NATO compatible, not only in terms of its hardware but also in its avionics and communications configuration. Furthermore, the KC-390 probe and drogue refueling system means the aircraft can refuel the Hungarian JAS 39 Gripen, as well as other aircraft that use the same technology.

In August 2021, Embraer announced the opening of an office in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with the main objective to foster cooperation in the country. This initiative is part of Embraer’s strategy to establish new partnerships in select markets. Some of the key aspects of this future cooperation are the collaborative efforts with new partners, long-term projects, and investment in reliable dual-use technology.