Brazilian major aerospace group Embraer and New Zealand flag carrier Air New Zealand have signed an agreement to cooperate in the development of sustainable aviation for the low-carbon energy future. In terms of the agreement, Air New Zealand joins Embraer’s Energia project as a member of the Energia Advisory Group, and Embraer joins the airline’s Mission Next Gen Aircraft initiative. The Energia Advisory Group is composed of manufacturers, airlines, leasing companies and others with aviation expertise. Its purpose is to advise the airframer regarding its Energia project, which aims to develop sustainable commercial aircraft. Mission Next Gen Aircraft is intended to stimulate the development of zero-carbon emissions regional aircraft for operation by the airline in New Zealand. Its domestic network links 20 different regions in its homeland, providing both passenger and cargo services.
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