Aviation leaders to showcase viability of biojet fuels Jan. 17
January 2, 2019
BY World Energy Paramount
Los Angeles-area civic leaders will join business aviation leaders on Jan. 17 to mark a milestone in the development and adoption of sustainable alternative jet fuels (SAJF) through Business Jets Fuel Green: A Step Toward Sustainability. The group will host a visually compelling, informative, day-long series of events to highlight the SAJF Initiative and resources, and demonstrate the fuels’ viability—long a priority for the business aviation industry.
The Jan. 17 event will mark the official launch of SAJF in use, with demonstration flights showing SAJF in action, making the Van Nuys Airport the first general aviation airport in the U.S. to offer SAJF on a trial basis, and providing a model for offering the fuels at other airports. The SAJF Initiative, including the demonstration day, reflect the industry’s long-standing commitment to emissions reduction, including, among other aims, carbon neutrality from 2020 forward.
What: Business Jets Fuel Green: A Step Toward Sustainability Demonstration day highlighting an industry’s commitment to development, adoption of SAJF, including in-flight demonstrations.
When: Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The multifaceted day-long event will include:
-10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m: SAJF Basics Workshop, including a panel discussion on the future of the fuels
-12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Luncheon with sources available for media interviews
-1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Live in-flight demonstrations with aircraft flying on SAJF
-3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Media event commemorating the demo launch
-4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Reception
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Where: The Van Nuys Airport | Los Angeles, California
Who: Interview opportunities available with key leadership and other event participants, including:
-Deborah Flint, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports
-Nury Martinez, City of Los Angeles councilwoman, 6th district
-Curt Castagna, president of the Van Nuys Airport Association
-Gary Dempsey, president of the National Air Transportation Association, and Tim Obitts, NATA chief operating officer and general counsel
-Ed Bolen, president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association
-Athar Husain Khan, secretary general of the European Business Aviation Association
-Pete Bunce, president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association
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-David Coleal, chair of the GAMA Environment Committee, and president of Bombardier Business Aircraft
-Charles Etter, staff scientist, Gulfstream Aerospace
-Kurt Edwards, director general of the International Business Aviation Council
-Steve Drzymalla, senior vice president of business aviation bulk fuel, World Fuel Services
-Bryan Sherbacow, chief commercial officer, World Energy
-C.R. Sincock, managing director of business development, Avfuel Corp.
-Keith Sawyer, manager of alternative fuels, Avfuel Corp.
-Chris Wilcox, special projects lead, Gevo
-Tim Cesarek, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Gevo
To RSVP, click here.
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