MEDIA ADVISORY - At Jan. 17 'Demonstration Day,' Civic Aviation Leaders to Showcase Viability of Alternative Jet Fuels

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NBAA (National Business Aviation Association); NATA (National Air Transportation Authority); GAMA (General Aviation Manufacturers Association); IBAC (International Business Aviation Council); EBAA (European Business Aviation Association)

Jan 02, 2019, 09:00 ET

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 17, Los Angeles-area civic leaders will join business aviation leaders 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.

Business aviation is a term given to describe the manufacture, use and support of aircraft to help companies of all sizes meet their transportation needs. Almost since the dawn of flight, companies have relied on business aviation to be more efficient, productive and successful.

The January 17 event will mark the official launch of SAJF in use, with demonstration flights showing SAJF in-action, making VNY 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.

Participating industry stakeholders for the event include the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)

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, January 17, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

	The multifaceted day-long event will include:

	10:00 AM – 12:30 PM:	SAJF Basics Workshop, including a panel discussion on the future of the fuels.
	12:30 PM – 1:30 PM:	Luncheon with sources available for media interviews.
	1:45 PM – 3:00 PM:	Live in-flight demonstrations with aircraft flying on SAJF.
	3:30 PM – 4:30 PM:	Media event commemorating the demo launch.
	4:30 PM – 5:30 PM:	Reception.

WHERE:	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 (LAWA).
	Nury Martinez, City of Los Angeles Councilwoman, 6^th District.
	Curt Castagna, President of the Van Nuys Airport Association (VNAA).
	Gary Dempsey, President of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), and Tim Obitts, NATA Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel.
	Ed Bolen, President and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).
	Athar Husain Khan, Secretary General of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).
	Pete Bunce, President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
	David Coleal, Chair of the GAMA Environment Committee, and President, Bombardier Business Aircraft.
	Charles Etter, Staff Scientist, Gulfstream Aerospace.
	Kurt Edwards, Director General of the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC).
	Steve Drzymalla, SVP Business Aviation Bulk Fuel, World Fuel Services.
	Bryan Sherbacow, Chief Commercial Officer, World Energy.
	C.R. Sincock, Managing Director of Business Development, Avfuel Corporation.
	Keith Sawyer, Manager of Alternative Fuels, Avfuel Corporation.
	Chris Wilcox, Special Projects Lead, Gevo.
	Tim Cesarek, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Gevo.

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SOURCE NBAA (National Business Aviation Association); NATA (National Air Transportation Authority); GAMA (General Aviation Manufacturers Association); IBAC (International Business Aviation Council); EBAA (European Business Aviation Association)