System Capabilities
Mobile
ISO-containerized for rapid transport and deployment
Adaptable
Compatible with multiple carbon and energy inputs
Dynamic
Output and fuel type configurable to mission needs
Autonomous, on-site fuel production
Autonomous, on-site fuel production
Overview
A containerized system
The AIRCO MAD Fuel System™ is a deployable, containerized system that produces synthetic jet fuel or diesel directly at the point of use. Built through advanced manufacturing, MAD integrates AIRCO’s AIRMADE® fuel pathways into a deployable system, turning fuel from a logistical dependency into a local capability.
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Fuel, On Site
Jet fuel or diesel produced exactly where it’s used.
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Deploy Anywhere
Containerized systems designed for rapid setup and redeployment.
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Scale as Needed
Single units or networked systems grow with demand.
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Built for Resilience
Decentralized production removes supply-chain failure points.
Fuel without fixed infrastructure
Process
How MAD produces fuel on-site
MAD converts carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hydrogen (H₂) into finished fuel using AIRCO's AIRMADE® fuel pathways, engineered into a deployable system.
The system is feedstock- and energy-agnostic, capable of operating with grid power, renewables, generators, or other available energy sources depending on deployment needs.
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Carbon capture
CO₂ sourced from available point sources or integrated Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems
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Hydrogen production
Hydrogen produced on site via water electrolysis or supplied through integrated partners
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Power integration
Compatible with grid power, generators, or Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMRs) in constrained environment.
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Fuel synthesis
AIRMADE® fuel synthesis converts inputs into jet fuel or diesel
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Continuous on-site output
Fuel produced continuously at the point of use
Deployment
Built for decentralized operations
MAD is designed for environments where centralized fuel infrastructure is impractical, unreliable, or unavailable.
By producing fuel on site, it reduces resupply risk, simplifies operations, and strengthens energy resilience across both defense and civilian use cases.
Impact
Why on-site fuel changes the equation
Fuel logistics remain one of the most fragile elements of modern operations. Centralized refineries, long transport routes, and resupply convoys introduce cost, risk, and delay.
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Elimination of fuel convoys and tanker dependence
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Fewer single points of failure in fuel supply chains
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Fuel availability aligned with real-time demand
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Lower logistical overhead and operational risk
Fuel shifts from a vulnerability to a controlled, on-site capability
Specifications
AIRCO MAD Fuel System vs centralized fuel logistics
The AIRCO MAD Fuel System is a containerized, deployable fuel production system that enables on-site generation of synthetic fuels from carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
Centralized fuel logistics
AIRCO MAD Fuel System
Production Model
Centralized refinery production
On-site production at point of use
Supply Chain
Long, transport-dependent supply chains
No long-haul transport required
System Resilience
Vulnerable single points of failure
Distributed, failure-resilient systems
Operational Context
High risk in remote or contested areas
Built for contested environments
Fuel Availability
Tied to delivery schedules
Matched to real-time demand
Logistical Burden
High cost and exposure
Reduced risk and complexity
Production Model
Centralized fuel logistics: Centralized refinery production
AIRCO MAD Fuel System: On-site production at point of use
Supply Chain
Centralized fuel logistics: Long, transport-dependent supply chains
AIRCO MAD Fuel System: No long-haul transport required
System Resilience
Centralized fuel logistics: Vulnerable single points of failure
AIRCO MAD Fuel System: Distributed, failure-resilient systems
Operational Context
Centralized fuel logistics: High risk in remote or contested areas
AIRCO MAD Fuel System: Built for contested environments
Fuel Availability
Centralized fuel logistics: Tied to delivery schedules
AIRCO MAD Fuel System: Matched to real-time demand
Logistical Burden
Centralized fuel logistics: High cost and exposure
AIRCO MAD Fuel System: Reduced risk and complexity
Status
Deployment roadmap
The AIRCO MAD™ Fuel System is under active development and deployment through dual-use programs.
AIRCO is advancing MAD through funded demonstrations and commercial pilots, with a defined path to operational deployment at scale. As systems move into the field, MAD serves as the deployed expression of AIRCO's AIRMADE® fuel technology.
Status
Deployment roadmap
The AIRCO MAD™ Fuel System is under active development and deployment through dual-use programs.
AIRCO is advancing MAD through funded demonstrations and commercial pilots, with a defined path to operational deployment at scale. As systems move into the field, MAD serves as the deployed expression of AIRCO's AIRMADE® fuel technology.