The main goal of the deal is to select a number of local sources of raw materials for the production of sustainable aviation fuel.
Under the deal, Airbus will support RT-Biotekhprom in ensuring that the fuel produced meets international aviation standards, alongside completing relevant flight test campaigns.
Airbus sales executive vice president Christopher Buckley said they are delighted to be working with their Russian partners RT-Biotekhprom.
"Sustainable fuels are a crucial part of the roadmap to meet the aviation industry’s ambitious CO2 targets. We believe that the findings of this important study, which will be done for the first time in Russia, will contribute to a sustainable aviation sector in Russia," Buckley added.
"Additionally, we will be able to share our expertise in this area for the benefit of Russian industry."
RT-Biothekhprom general director Sergey Kraevoj said the project will help them to improve the understanding of aviation biofuels commercialization in Russia, identify the opportunities and challenges, and evaluate the possibility of social, economic, market and technology change and its cost, obstacles and challenges.
"We believe that the research will have positive effects on energy conservation, emissions reduction and climate change addressing in the Russian aviation sector," Kraevoj added.
