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TOKYO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- New Boeing research and development center in Japan to focus on sustainable

aviation fuels (SAF), electric/hydrogen propulsion, robotics, digitization and

composites

- Extends 2019 cooperation agreement with Ministry of Economy, Trade and

Industry (METI) to include sustainable technology

- Boeing becomes the latest member of ACT FOR SKY – a consortium to

commercialize, promote and expand the use of Japan-produced SAF

Boeing [NYSE:BA] will strengthen its partnership with Japan by opening a new

Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) center. The facility will focus on

sustainability and support a newly expanded cooperation agreement with Japan's

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

Boeing and METI have agreed to broaden their 2019 Cooperation Agreement to now

include a focus on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), electric and hydrogen

powertrain technologies, and future flight concepts that will promote zero

climate impact aviation. That is in addition to exploring electric and

hybrid-electric propulsion, batteries, and composite manufacturing that will

enable new forms of urban mobility.

"We are excited to open our latest global research and technology center here

in Japan," said Greg Hyslop, Boeing chief engineer and executive vice president

of Engineering, Test & Technology. "Working with terrific partners like METI,

the new center will expand upon Boeing-wide initiatives in sustainable fuels

and electrification, and explore the intersection of digitization, automation

and high-performance aerospace composites for greater sustainability in our

future products and production systems."

The BR&T – Japan Research Center will be located in Nagoya, which is already

home to many of Boeing's major industrial partners and suppliers. The facility

will further expand Boeing's research and development footprint in the region,

which includes centers in Australia, China and Korea.

Boeing is fully committed to supporting Japan's SAF industry and has been

accepted as the latest member of ACT FOR SKY, a voluntary organization of 16

companies that works to commercialize, promote and expand the use of SAF

produced in Japan. It was founded by Boeing airline customers All Nippon

Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL), along with global engineering company

JGC Holdings Corporation, and biofuel producer Revo International.

Masahiro Aika, representative of ACT FOR SKY, said, "ACT FOR SKY welcomes the

participation of Boeing. We look forward to Boeing collaborating with the other

members to "ACT" for the commercialization, promotion and expansion of SAF in

Japan."

In addition to becoming partners in ACT FOR SKY, Boeing has a long history of

innovating with ANA and JAL on sustainable aviation, which includes pioneering

SAF-powered flights and launching the ground-breaking 787 Dreamliner. Today,

they signed agreements to work together to study advanced sustainable

technologies, including electric, hybrid, hydrogen and other novel propulsion

systems in an endeavor to reduce the carbon footprint of aircraft.

Boeing Chief Sustainability Officer Chris Raymond added, "To ensure the

enormous societal benefits of aviation remain available for generations to

come, we must continue to partner with capable innovators and leaders to

support the industry's commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. We are

humbled to join ACT FOR SKY and collaborate with other members to share global

best practices and help with the scale up and demand of SAF in Japan. And we

are honored to open the Japan Research Center and expand our work with airline

customers ANA and JAL on advanced technologies to realize zero climate impact

aviation."

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and

services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers

in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the

talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity,

sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to

innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a

culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com/careers(

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Contact:

Lisa Maull

Global Enterprise Sustainability

+314-614-4583

lisa.a.maull@boeing.com

Rob Henderson

Boeing Communications, Japan

+81-90-1420-9662

Robert.J.Henderson3@boeig.com

SOURCE  Boeing