Company
Production systems for energy security.
AIRCO, formerly Air Company, is Air Company Holdings, Inc. For more than a century, fuel has been made in centralized refineries and moved through long, exposed supply chains. AIRCO moves production closer to demand, using local CO₂, water and power to make customer-specified liquid fuels where they are needed.
To advance global energy security by turning CO₂ into a scalable, usable resource.
Our work
Gregory Constantine and Dr. Stafford Sheehan founded AIRCO in 2017. Gregory Constantine is Co-Founder and CEO. AIRCO first proved its chemistry in AIR Vodka and AIR Eau de Parfum, then moved to integrated process hardware and full-scale operating systems.
AIRCO makes fuels and chemicals from CO₂, water and power using AIRMADE™ Technology, and builds MAD™, a factory-built module that produces finished fuel on site. Hardware, data, manufacturing and program experience make the chemistry deployable.
AIRCO fuel-production systems have logged about 20,000 operating hours, alongside fuel validation and demonstrations. More than $85 million has been awarded in U.S. government program funding.
AIRCO is based at 44 Industrial Drive, New Britain, PA 18901. Its 25,000-square-foot Pennsylvania Manufacturing Hub combines research and development, product engineering and manufacturing. The first commercial MAD module is in build here.
How we got here
- 2017: founded by Gregory Constantine and Dr. Stafford Sheehan.
- 2022: the U.S. Air Force flies an unmanned test aircraft on unblended AIRCO Jet A-1 made from CO₂.
- 2023: EPA Green Chemistry Challenge Award.
- 2024: Series B led by Avfuel; synthetic diesel powers a tactical vehicle at West Point.
- 2025: Air Company becomes AIRCO; the AIRMADE Fuel Demonstration Plant starts operating; AIRCO Jet A-1 is named a TIME Best Invention.
- 2026: Pennsylvania facility opens; the first commercial MAD module is in build.
Evidence and recognition
Read the Air Force demonstration account ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Read EPA’s AIRMADE recognition ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Read NASA’s research-program description ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Leadership
Gregory Constantine
Co-Founder & CEO
Prior to founding AIRCO, Gregory worked at Diageo, a global leader in alcoholic beverages, and was featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30. Under his leadership, the company has earned global recognition and has achieved industry-first milestones.
James Mackey
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Brings deep expertise in energy infrastructure and finance, with leadership roles at Climate Investment, NextEra Energy, J.P. Morgan, Apex Clean Energy, Dynegy, and Duke Energy. Has led investments, acquisitions, and financings critical to scaling energy transition technologies.
Dr. Sathya Motupally
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Globally recognized chemical engineer with a Ph.D. and a track record scaling technologies at Doosan, UTC Power, and ClearEdge Power. Author of 50+ papers and patents in electrochemical engineering and materials science.
Jackson Constantine
Vice President, Strategy
Founding team member at AIRCO with expertise in translating complex technologies into new products and markets. Experience spans commercialization, data systems, and automation across consumer and industrial sectors.
Dr. Lubo Zhou
Vice President, Research, Development, and Engineering
Three decades of experience leading global technology development across refining, petrochemical, gas processing, and energy systems, with senior roles at Honeywell UOP and Honeywell PMT. Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering; elected leader across scientific organizations.
Scott Reece
Vice President, Operations
Brings 30 years of operational experience across oil and gas and capital equipment manufacturing and holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Organizational Leadership.
Stacey Adamson
Vice President, People & Culture
Brings deep experience driving talent strategy, global team development, and scaling high-growth organizations, including leading CLEAR from 500 to 2,000+ employees through IPO.
Dr. Chi Chen
Director of Development
Ph.D. in Chemistry, with deep expertise in catalysis and electrochemical systems. Previously Chief Scientist at Catalytic Innovations.
Jennifer Moglia
Director, Finance and Controller
15+ years of experience across tech, manufacturing, and retail, with deep expertise in US GAAP compliance, GL management, and full-cycle financial reporting.
John Baker
Director, Brand
Has spent 15+ years building brands and go-to-market functions for emerging, high-growth companies across consumer, health, and technology.
Mark Rumizen
Director, Quality and Regulatory
ASTM Fellow and recognized industry authority on aviation fuels, currently chairing the ASTM aviation fuel subcommittee, prior role as the FAA's Aviation Fuel Specialist, along with earlier positions at GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney.
Jodi Taylor
Director, Content
Brings over a decade of experience spanning editorial, creative production, and content strategy and planning, focused on building communications systems at the intersection of culture and innovation. Former Editor at Coveteur.
Morgan Sparkes
Director, Commercial Partnerships
Founding team member at AIRCO and trained attorney with expertise in commercial strategy, partnerships, and transaction structuring.
Nicholas Steinke
Director of Programs, Government and Defense
Former Naval Submarine Officer overseeing nuclear reactor operations and project engineer at Draper Laboratory, with deep expertise in defense and government execution.
Saadet Acikgoz
Director, Engineering
18 years of experience from Honeywell UOP and is an inventor on 13 U.S. patents. An AIChE Fellow, recognized for technical leadership and contributions to the field.
Leila Marcovici
Senior IP Counsel
Seasoned IP attorney with experience across patent law, chemical regulation, and environmental policy, having advised organizations including the EPA and World Bank.