Funded in part by a $70 million Series B raise, the site is more than a tech demo—it’s a functioning commercial-scale operation that consolidates the company’s modular technology stack into a cohesive, operational system. The process takes CO₂ and clean hydrogen and converts them into synthetic gas, which is then upgraded into jet fuel blendstocks that meet aviation standards.
The system’s modular build makes it suitable for a range of environments and energy inputs—from advanced clean hydrogen to renewables and nuclear—offering flexibility for deployment across different geographies and sectors. The Brooklyn plant marks a shift from lab-scale pilots to operational deployment, highlighting AIRCO’s strategy to position its carbon-to-fuel platform as a viable path for decarbonizing the aviation sector.
The Brooklyn facility also functions as a critical validation point for synthetic fuels aiming to meet industry performance and blending standards. By proving that CO₂-derived jet fuel components can integrate into existing aviation fuel supply chains, AIRCO moves closer to commercial deployment with major aviation partners and government clients.
AIRCO's synthetic fuel is already being tested in partnership with airlines like JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, as well as government agencies including NASA and the U.S. Department of War. These relationships reflect broader demand across both defense and commercial sectors for lower-carbon alternatives that align with regulatory and sustainability goals.
According to Co-Founder and CEO Gregory Constantine, the U.S. remains a central focus for the company’s growth strategy, and the Brooklyn plant exemplifies AIRCO’s ability to bring carbon capture utilization into real-world markets. “The successful operation of this plant marks another step toward our vision of commercializing multiple carbon technologies. It demonstrates how a variety of feedstocks including captured carbon can be transformed into synthetic fuels that can be scaled to meet growing global demand.”
The operation also supports fuel certification efforts, performance testing, and supply chain readiness—all critical steps for synthetic fuel adoption at scale.
