According to Biodiesel Magazine, Boeing and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) are looking to expand their 2019 Cooperation Agreement to the research of SAF, electric and hydrogen powertrain technologies for aircraft.

Greg Hyslop, Boeing chief engineer and executive vice president of Engineering, Test & Technology said that "we are excited to open our latest global research and technology center here in Japan."

"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", he added.

Boeing Research and Technology center will be located in Nagoya, which already includes some of the aerospace company's industrial partners and suppliers.

Since the aircraft manufacturer is invested in Japan's potential for SAF, it was welcomed in the ACT FOR SKY voluntary organization as the latest member of 16 companies that promote the use of sustainable aviation fuels made in Japan.

Masahiro Aika, representative of ACT FOR SKY, said that "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."

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."