1. Federal Aviation Administration CLEEN (Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise) Program Technologies Development AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Jim Skalecky Federal Aviation Administration Office of Environment and Energy January 4, 2010 Presented to: By: Date:

2. 2 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Ongoing, wide-ranging transformation of U.S. national airspace system (NAS)

3. 3 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 NextGen goal to increase capacity is dependent upon addressing & mitigating aviation environmental impacts & dealing with related energy issues Meeting NextGen Environmental Challenges 1.Improve science and modeling 2.Accelerate operational changes 3.Mature new aircraft technology 4.Develop renewable fuels 5.Examine policies & market- based measures Absolute reduction of significant community noise and air quality emissions impacts Reduce significant aviation impacts associated with water quality Improve NAS energy efficiency and, supply of and access to, alternative fuel sources Limit/reduce the impact of aviation greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the global climate 5-Pillar approach to develop solutionsNextGen environmental goals NOISE AIR QUALITY WATER QUALITY ENERGY GLOBAL CLIMATE

4. 4 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 Sample Plan for Success (CO 2 ) Gain 2% efficiency/yr Carbon neutral growth by 2020, absolute reduction by 2050

5. 5 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 FAA CLEEN Program Address NextGen environmental goals in partnership with industry Mature promising energy efficient, clean and quiet technologies Advance renewable alternative fuels for aviation Assess technology suitability for retrofit or re-engine Meet national R&D goals

6. 6 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 CLEEN Program Goals Develop and demonstrate (TRL 6-7) certifiable aircraft technology

7. 7 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 CLEEN Program Goals (continued) Advance use of “drop-in” alternative fuels in aircraft systems focusing on renewable options Life Cycle GHG Emissions (gCO 2 e/MJ) No compromise in safety Successful demonstration Quantification of environmental impacts, costs and benefits

8. 8 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 CLEEN Program Goals (continued) Alternative fuel transition strategies, including: Consideration of production in sufficient quantities to meet commercial aviation’s needs. Use of existing fuel infrastructure

9. 9 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 Limited to demonstration and assessment of alternative fuels –Testing required to support fuel qualification, specification development and production potential. –Does not include funding for development of alternative fuels production capabilities, except production which may be needed to support ASTM approval. Quantification of costs and benefits CLEEN Solicitation - Alternative Fuels

10. 10 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 Advance alternative jet fuels (which may include a blend with conventional jet fuel) –Economically viable and reduces the life-cycle carbon footprint –does not compete for land/water resources necessary for food production. Evaluate the effects of alternative fuels on aircraft/engine performance. Assess emissions effects (relative to Jet-A) of using alternative fuels CLEEN Solicitation - Alternative Fuels

11. 11 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 Timeframe: Fiscal Year 2009-2014+ Budget –$125M+ for FY-09 through FY-14* –1:1 Cost Share Market Research Conference: May 2008 Solicitation released: May 12, 2009. Solicitation closed: July 21. Proposal Evaluation Completed, Awards Pending CLEEN Timeframe and Funding * Per 2009 FAA National Aviation Research Plan and FY 2010 Budget Request Accomplished with support from NASA and AFRL

12. 12 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 Interagency Coordination –Air Force Research Laboratory –National Aeronautics and Space Administration –Department of Energy –Department of Agriculture Government-Industry-Academia Consortia –CLEEN Program awardees –Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) –Partnership for AiR Transportation Noise and Emissions Reduction (PARTNER) CLEEN Collaboration Opportunities

13. 13 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 CLEEN Consortium Goals Facilitate cooperation among awardees Spur technical interchange Provide mechanism for effective government-industry collaboration Accelerate technology transition to commercial products Provide vehicle to more effectively identify & address technology gaps

14. 14 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 Facilitate development of alternative fuels to enhance –Environmental sustainability by r educing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) & Air Quality (AQ) emissions –Fuel supply stability/security –Fuel price stability –Economic development/jobs Maintain or improve safety and performance CAAFI Goals www.caafi.org/

15. 15 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 PARTNER CLEEN Goals Develop tools for effective technology assessment Assess suitability and potential impact of aircraft technologies and alternative fuels on –Aircraft performance –Fleet operations –Environmental and economic policy –Global climate change Foster collaboration and consensus among academic, commercial and governmental institutions www.partner.aero

16. 16 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 Contract awards in 1st Qtr of CY 2010 CLEEN Consortium Kick-off Spring 2010 CLEEN engagement with CAAFI and PARTNER activities Development of CLEEN technology transition roadmaps Way Forward

17. 17 Federal Aviation Administration AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting January 4, 2010 Questions?