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Alphabet ( NASDAQ:GOOGL ), Google's search, cloud and artificial-intelligence powerhouse, expanded its contrail-fighting AI program with Cathay Pacific Monday. More than 80 flights in the initial trial delivered an estimated 40% reduction in contrail-related warming. U.S. markets were closed, leaving Alphabet at its previous closing price of $335.31.
The partnership takes Google's technology into Asia-Pacific and, for the first time, onto ultra-long-haul routes. Its platform blends satellite images, weather intelligence and AI-generated forecasts to flag atmospheric zones where pilots can change altitude and reduce persistent contrail formation.
Alphabet's latest quarter generated $119.8 billion in revenue, with Google Cloud contributing $24.8 billion. The chart shows Alphabet trading 32.75% above its $252.58 GF Value estimate, signaling that investors already expect plenty from its AI ambitions. Cathay disclosed neither a contract value nor a commercialization plan, making this a sharp demonstration of real-world AI utilitybut not yet a meaningful revenue engine.
