New Boeing ecoDemonstrator Program Testing 30 Sustainable Technologies on a 777-200ER

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Boeing [NYSE: BA] has launched its 2022 ecoDemonstrator, a 777-200ER tasked with testing 30 innovative technologies aimed at enhancing sustainability and safety in aviation. This initiative supports the company's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Key technologies include a water conservation system, additively manufactured components, and sustainable aviation fuel studies. Since its inception in 2012, the ecoDemonstrator program has tested approximately 230 technologies, with a significant portion advancing to Boeing's products.

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• Testing of 30 new technologies to enhance sustainability and safety.
• Commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
• Partnerships with NASA to improve aerodynamic efficiency.
• About one-third of technologies tested have advanced to Boeing's products.

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SEATTLE, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] unveiled its 2022 ecoDemonstrator today with a livery that honors a decade of testing to reduce fuel use, emissions and noise. The latest ecoDemonstrator, a Boeing-owned 777-200ER, will test about 30 new technologies aimed at improving sustainability and safety for the aerospace industry, including a water conservation system and technologies to improve operational efficiency.

"Boeing is committed to support our customers and enable the commercial aviation industry to meet our shared commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050," said Stan Deal, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO. "The ecoDemonstrator program's rigorous testing of new technologies further enhances the environmental performance of our products and services and is invaluable to continuously improving safety."

During six months of flight and ground tests starting this summer, the 2022 ecoDemonstrator will evaluate:  

• In collaboration with NASA, SMART vortex generators – small vertical vanes on the wing – that improve aerodynamic efficiency during takeoff and landing
• A system to conserve onboard water and reduce weight as well as fuel use
• Additively manufactured airplane and engine parts to help reduce fuel use and manufacturing waste
• An environmentally preferred refrigerant and a new fire suppression agent to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• A heads-up enhanced vision system for pilots to improve operational efficiency
• Continued comprehensive study of the impact of sustainable aviation fuel toward the reduction of emissions
• For all flight tests, the 777-200ER will fly on a highest approved blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available

"The Boeing ecoDemonstrator program brings together the two most important ingredients to a more sustainable future – innovative technologies and partnerships with customers, suppliers, government agencies and academia," said Chris Raymond, Boeing Chief Sustainability Officer. "We celebrate the past successes and look forward to continuing this iconic program to help decarbonize aviation, together."

Since its initial flights in 2012, the Boeing ecoDemonstrator program has accelerated innovation by taking new technologies out of the lab and testing them in an operational environment. Including this year's platform, the program has tested about 230 technologies to help decarbonize aviation, improve operational efficiency and enhance safety and the passenger experience. Approximately a third of tested technologies have progressed onto Boeing's products and services.

More information about the 2022 ecoDemonstrator and previous ecoDemonstrator airplanes is available at boeing.com/ecoDemonstrator. Boeing's sustainability commitments, partnerships and efforts are available at https://www.boeing.com/principles/sustainability.

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.

Contacts     
Jessica Kowal
Boeing Media Relations
+1 (206) 660-6849
jessica.m.kowal@boeing.com

Elisa Hahn
Boeing Sustainability Communications
+1 (206) 482-4872
elisa.alfstad-hahn@boeing.com

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Boeing's 2022 ecoDemonstrator?

The 2022 ecoDemonstrator aims to test 30 new technologies to improve sustainability and safety in the aviation industry.

Which aircraft is being used for the 2022 ecoDemonstrator program?

The 2022 ecoDemonstrator program utilizes a Boeing-owned 777-200ER.

How does Boeing plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions?

Boeing aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, as part of its sustainability commitment demonstrated through the ecoDemonstrator program.

What technologies are being tested in the 2022 ecoDemonstrator?

Technologies include a water conservation system, aerodynamic improvements with SMART vortex generators, and studies on sustainable aviation fuel.

What is the significance of the ecoDemonstrator program since its launch?

Since 2012, the ecoDemonstrator program has tested about 230 technologies, with nearly a third transitioning to Boeing's products.