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In this episode, we talk to Dr Florian Allroggen, Executive Director, Aerospace Climate & Sustainability, and a Research Scientist in MITâs Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, who shares insights into the science of contrails and their impact on aviationâs climate footprint.
Allroggen discusses his role, focusing on understanding aviationâs environmental impact and developing solutions for a net-zero pathway. He highlights several key issues:
The formation of contrails as ice clouds when aircraft exhaust meets cold atmospheric conditions, and their dual role in both warming and cooling the atmosphere.The comparable magnitude of contrail warming effects to CO2 emissions, with varying impacts depending on the timeframe considered â contrails having larger short-term effects while CO2âs impact accumulates over centuries.The potential for contrail avoidance through flight path adjustments, particularly by changing aircraft altitude rather than horizontal routing, due to the âpancake-likeâ nature of contrail-forming regions.The development of real-time contrail detection technology using NASA satellite imagery and machine learning, currently being tested with Delta Air Lines.The challenges of implementing contrail avoidance strategies, including the need for air traffic control coordination and the balance between fuel efficiency and contrail reduction.The need for a holistic approach to aviation sustainability, addressing both CO2 and non-CO2 impacts while maintaining safety.Throughout the conversation, Allroggen advocates for practical experimentation and implementation of contrail mitigation strategies, while acknowledging the uncertainties and challenges involved. He emphasises the importance of making robust decisions despite uncertainties, drawing parallels with everyday decision-making under uncertain conditions.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Maxime Meijers and Nicolas Meijers, co-founders of Estuaire. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
Impacts of multi-layer overlap on contrail radiative forcing - DOAJ
Climate - MIT LAE
Delta to work with MIT to study impact of airplane contrails on climate - CEHS
How rerouting planes to produce fewer contrails could help cool the planet - MIT Technology Review
How Estuaireâs data platform can help airlines and airports make better sustainability decisions - SimpliFlying
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In this episode, we talk to Karine Guenan, Vice President of ZEROe ecosystem at Airbus, who shares insights into Airbusâs ambitious plans to bring hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft to market by 2035 and the unprecedented ecosystem development required to make this vision a reality.
The technical challenges of developing hydrogen-powered aircraft, including the need for cryogenic storage at -253° C and specially designed insulated tanks, contrasting with traditional jet fuel storage in aircraft wings.Airbusâs exploration of two potential technological platforms - fuel cell propulsion and direct hydrogen combustion - aimed at serving the 100-200 seat market with ranges of 1,000-2,000 nautical miles.The extensive ecosystem partnerships being built worldwide, including collaborations with airports (like Gatwick), energy suppliers (like Air Products), airlines (like easyJet), and lessors (like Avalon) to create the infrastructure needed for hydrogen-powered aviation.The advantages of hydrogen as a zero-emission fuel source when produced from renewable energy, including its potential to reduce both CO2 and non-CO2 emissions.The safety considerations around hydrogen aviation, emphasising that hydrogen is non-toxic and actually dissipates more quickly than conventional fuels in case of leakage.
Guenan discusses:Throughout the conversation, Guenan emphasises that while the 2035 target for commercial entry into service is ambitious, itâs achievable through unprecedented collaboration across the aviation industry and beyond. She notes that while hydrogen aircraft will have a marginal impact by 2050, they represent a crucial long-term solution for aviationâs decarbonisation challenge.
Looking to the future, Guenan advocates for a multi-pronged approach to aviation sustainability, combining immediate solutions like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with longer-term transformative technologies like hydrogen-powered aircraft.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Jane Ashton, Director of Sustainability at easyJet. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
ZEROe - Airbus
First ZEROe engine fuel cell successfully powers on - AGN
Airbus partners with Avolon to explore future of hydrogen aviation - Fuel Cells Works
Airbus to begin hydrogen fuel feasibility studies with North American airports - Flight Global -
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In this episode, we talk to Yann Cabaret, CEO of SITA FOR AIRCRAFT, the aircraft business arm of SITA Group. Cabaret shares how SITAâs technology can help airlines meet their sustainability goals through better operational efficiency and compliance management. He also shares insights into SITAâs digital platforms and solutions aimed at reducing aviationâs environmental impact.
Cabaret discusses:
SITA EcoMission, a new platform that helps airlines manage environmental compliance while optimising costs, bringing together different departments â from flight operations to finance â for better collaboration.How SITA OptiFlight is helping airlines achieve up to 5% fuel savings during climb-out phase by analysing aircraft-specific data and providing recommendations to pilots.The future challenges of balancing multiple environmental factors, such as choosing between CO2 emissions and contrail avoidance, and how technology can help make these complex decisions manageable.The vital role of operational efficiency as one of the few immediate levers airlines can pull today to become more sustainable, rather than waiting for future technologies like hydrogen or electric aircraft.Throughout the conversation, Cabaret emphasises that while compliance and reporting are important, SITAâs ultimate goal is to help airlines reduce their environmental impact through better data and decision-making tools. He notes that SITAâs solutions can help reduce compliance costs by 3% while reducing staff requirements by 30%.
Looking to the future, Cabaret expresses optimism about the future of aviation, citing developments in operational efficiency, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), new engine technologies, and especially the influx of young talent who believe in making aviation more sustainable.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Sian Andrews, SESAR Environmental Lead at NATS. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content visit green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
SITA FOR AIRCRAFT
SITA Eco Mission - SITA
Now more than ever fuel efficiency crucial to ops - Aerospace Tech Review
Bringing data science into the cockpit to reduce fuel burn and carbon emission - Aviation Week Network
Why flight paths matter more than you think for climate change - SimpliFlying -
In this episode, we talk to Sian Andrews, SESAR Environmental Lead at NATS, UKâs leading provider of air traffic control services. She shares insights into how air traffic management can significantly reduce aviationâs environmental impact through innovative solutions and research projects.
Andrews discusses:
NATSâ role in making aviation sustainable through improved air traffic management, including their targets to reach net zero emissions by 2035.The significant but often overlooked impact of contrails on climate change, explaining they can have warming effects comparable to CO2 emissions, particularly during nighttime operations.The CICONIA project, led by Airbus and involving NATS, which aims to develop operational solutions for contrail avoidance while balancing fuel efficiency and air traffic management constraints.The concept of âgreen route chargingâ, which aims to eliminate pricing incentives that can lead airlines to fly longer, less fuel-efficient routes to avoid high-cost airspace.The Digital European Sky initiative, which combines various SESAR solutions to create a more efficient and environmentally conscious air traffic management system for the future.Throughout the conversation, Andrews emphasises that while safety remains the absolute priority in air traffic control, environmental considerations have become increasingly important, with NATS being one of the few air navigation service providers regulated on environmental performance through their 3DI (three-dimensional insight) metric.
Looking to the future, Andrews advocates for a balanced approach that considers both operational efficiency and environmental impact to shape the future of aviation.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Maxime Meijers and Nicolas Meijers, co-founders of Estuaire, who share how their data platform can help airlines and airports make better sustainability decisions. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
NATS
NATS and SESAR â working together to deliver a Single European Sky
Leading the Way in Contrail Avoidance - NATS
How Estuaireâs data platform can help airlines and airports make better sustainability decisions
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In this episode, we talk to Bertrand Piccard, renowned Swiss explorer, psychiatrist and clean technology pioneer. He shares insights into his ambitious Climate Impulse project that aims to set a historic precedent by flying a hydrogen aircraft around the world non-stop in 9 days.
Piccard achieved global recognition for completing the first non-stop balloon flight around the world and for co-piloting Solar Impulse, the first solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the globe. As the founder and chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation, Piccard continues to advocate for environmental solutions and push the boundaries of sustainable technology.
Piccard discusses:
The Climate Impulse project, aiming to fly around the world non-stop using liquid hydrogen, showcasing the potential of zero-emission aviation.The technical aspects of the hydrogen-powered aircraft, including the challenges of storing liquid hydrogen at extremely low temperatures and the efficiency of fuel cells.His vision for the future of sustainable aviation, emphasising the need for a shift towards more efficient technologies and practices beyond just hydrogen power.His perspective on the current state of aviation, including his stance on ticket pricing and the need for a more sustainable approach to air travel.The lessons learned from his previous projects, including Solar Impulse, and how these experiences inform his current endeavours.Throughout the conversation, Piccard emphasises the importance of pushing boundaries in technology and human capability. Looking to the future, he expresses optimism about the potential of hydrogen in aviation, while acknowledging the challenges of implementation and the need for a holistic approach to sustainability in the industry.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Global, who shares how the developer is spearheading a new model of eco-tourism on the west coast of Saudia Arabia. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
Climate Impulse
Swiss adventurer Bertrand Piccard announces nonstop, round-the-world hydrogen flight - GreenAir News
This could be the first hydrogen-powered aircraft to fly non-stop around the globe - CNBC
Solar Impulse Foundation
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In this episode, we talk to Lee Beck, Senior Director for Europe and the Middle East, and Thomas Walker, Transportation Technology Manager at Clean Air Task Force (CATF), who share insights into innovative solutions for decarbonising the aviation industry.
Beck and Walker discuss CATF's role as a global climate organisation focused on overlooked solutions for decarbonisation and provide a forward-looking perspective on the future of sustainable aviation. They highlight several key issues:
The potential of synthetic fuels to make up over 50% of aviation fuel by 2050, and the policy measures necessary to achieve this ambitious goal.The limitations of biofuels in meeting long-term aviation demand, and the need to explore alternative fuel sources.The promise and challenges of hydrogen-powered aircraft, particularly for regional flights, and the significant infrastructure changes required.The potential of ammonia as an aviation fuel, its advantages over hydrogen, and the hurdles to its adoption.The current limitations of electric aircraft due to battery energy density constraints, and their potential niche applications.The importance of carbon capture and storage in producing synthetic fuels and decarbonising the aviation industry.The need for an options-based approach to decarbonisation, maintaining multiple technological pathways to address the complex challenge of aviation emissions.Throughout the conversation, Beck and Walker advocate for a diverse portfolio of solutions and strong international collaboration to address aviation's environmental impact, while expressing cautious optimism about the sector's ability to achieve significant emissions reductions in the coming decades.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Andrew Chen, Principal for Aviation Decarbonisation at RMI, who shares the RMIâs multi-faceted approach to aviation decarbonisation. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
About Us â Clean Air Task Force
Decarbonizing Aviation: Enabling Technologies for a Net-Zero Future - CATF
Decarbonizing Aviation: Challenges and Opportunities for Emerging Fuels - CATF
Could ammonia have a role in decarbonising aviation? - AEF
Why RMIâs multi-pronged approach to decarbonising aviation includes SAF & contrails - SimpliFlying
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In this episode, we talk to Anko van der Werff, President & CEO of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), who shares insights into the airlineâs ambitious sustainability initiatives and how theyâre shaped by the unique environmental consciousness of Scandinavia.
SAS, a longstanding Scandinavian carrier, faces distinct challenges and opportunities in its sustainability journey due to the regionâs deep-rooted environmental awareness and geographical characteristics. Van der Werff discusses:
The profound impact of Scandinavian environmental consciousness on SASâs sustainability strategy, which goes beyond compliance to integrate sustainability into all aspects of operations.The critical role of aviation in Scandinavia, serving as an essential connector for the regionâs dispersed population across large, elongated countries.SASâs three-pillar approach to achieve sustainable aviation: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), electric aviation, and hydrogen technology.The airlineâs Conscious Traveler program, which educates and incentivises passengers to make sustainable choices, including the option to purchase SAF.The airlineâs bold move into electric aviation, including a partnership with Heart Aerospace and the sale of tickets for a fully electric flight scheduled for 2028.Throughout the conversation, van der Werff emphasises the delicate balance SAS must strike between maintaining essential air connectivity and leading in sustainability efforts. Looking to the future, he expresses optimism about technological advancements in electric and hydrogen aviation, while acknowledging the challenges of high costs and the need for industry-wide collaboration to scale up sustainable solutions.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Anders Forslund, CEO of Heart Aerospace. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
EuroBonus conscious traveler - SAS
Scandinavian Airline SAS taking bookings for first electric flight on ES-30 aircraft in 2028 - Aviation International News
Restructured SAS formally joins SkyTeam after withdrawal from Star Alliance - Flight Global
First swedish airport joins SASâ corporate sustainability program - Simple FlyingSAS successfully emerges from restructuring, poised for a new era as Scandinaviaâs leading airline - Aviation24.be
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In this episode, we talk to Sarah Ellerby, CEO of Nova Pangaea Technologies (NPT), a UK-based cleantech company that has created a patented technology called the REFNOVAÂź, to enable SAF production from agricultural and forestry waste.
Ellerby discusses:
NPTâs REFNOVAÂź technology, which processes non-food derived feedstocks such as sugarcane bagasse and wheat straw into SAF precursors.The dual-product output of the REFNOVAÂź process: sustainable sugars for SAF production and biochar for soil enhancement and carbon sequestration.Project Speedbird, a collaboration between Nova Pangaea Technologies, British Airways, and LanzaJet, which has secured ÂŁ9 million in UK government funding.The challenges of scaling SAF production, including the need for significant investment and the importance of a blended finance approach involving both public and private sectors.Throughout the conversation, Ellerby emphasises the critical role of strategic partnerships and government support in advancing SAF production. She also shares NPTâs efforts to de-risk their technology and business model to attract larger investments needed for commercial-scale production.
Looking to the future, Ellerby outlines NPTâs goals for scaling up production to meet the UKâs SAF mandates, while acknowledging the challenges in funding and executing large-scale projects.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet, who shares the companyâs journey in developing the worldâs first proven ATJ technology that converts ethanol into SAF and renewable diesel. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
Our biomass refinement process - Nova Pangaea Technologies
Project Speedbird wins ÂŁ9m UK funding for SAF production - Biofuels International Magazine
New investment in Nova Pangaea Technologies added to IAGâs $865 million SAF commitment - GreenAir News
LanzaJet plans to produce 1 billion gallons of SAF by 2030 - SimpliFlying
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In this episode, we talk to Freshta Farzam, founder and CEO of LYTE Aviation, who shares the companyâs innovative approach to developing a 40-seater eVTOL aircraft for regional travel and cargo transport.
Farzam discusses:
The inspiration behind LYTE Aviationâs focus on larger capacity eVTOLs, challenging the industry trend of smaller air taxis.The companyâs diverse eVTOL portfolio, which includes the 40-seat SkyBus, the SkyTruck for cargo, and a 19-seat version for business aviation.LYTE Aviationâs target markets, including supplementing ferry routes and creating new regional air connections.Why LYTE uses hybrid propulsion systems, combining turboprop engines with electric motors powered by hydrogen fuel cells.The infrastructure requirements and partnerships necessary for high-capacity eVTOL operations, and how LYTEâs eVTOLs can transform global transportation in the next 10-15 years.Farzam emphasises the potential of larger eVTOLs to disrupt regional transportation, and contribute to the aviation industryâs sustainability journey. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in developing new air routes and collaborating with existing transportation providers.
Looking to the future, Farzam envisions LYTE Aviationâs aircraft becoming a new norm in regional travel, potentially running on 100% hydrogen fuel.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Bonny Simi, Head of Air Operations and People at Joby Aviation, who shares how Joby has become one of the leading players in the eVTOL space. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
LYTE Aviation
From retro inspiration to futuristic mobility: LYTE Aviationâs SkyBus - SimpliFlying
LYTE Aviation partners with Crisalion Mobility on last mile transport - Revolution.aero
LYTE Aviation sets sights on mass transit eVTOLs - Aviation Week Network
Joby wants to alleviate the pain and frustration of getting from home to your airline seat - SimpliFlying
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In this episode, we talk to Maxime Meijers and Nicolas Meijers, co-founders of Estuaire, who share insights into their innovative data platform that provides comprehensive climate impact assessments for the aviation industry.
Maxime and Nicolas share:
The development of Estuaireâs data platform, which fuses various data sources to provide granular and exhaustive climate impact modelling for individual flights.The significant impact of non-CO2 emissions, particularly contrails, which can represent an additional 30% climate impact on top of CO2 emissions.The importance of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in reducing both CO2 and non-CO2 emissions, and Estuaireâs approach to optimising SAF allocation for maximum climate benefit.The surprising finding that only 2% of flights are responsible for 80% of aviationâs contrail warming effect, and how Estuaireâs technology helps identify these high-impact flights.The potential for airlines to achieve significant climate savings through small changes in flight operations, such as slight altitude adjustments to avoid contrail-prone areas.Throughout the conversation, Maxime and Nicolas emphasise the unique transparency of the aviation sector and how Estuaire leverages this data to drive actionable insights for airlines, airports, and other stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem. Looking to the future, they discuss their ambitious goal of having 10 major airlines successfully implement contrail mitigation programs within the next year, showcasing the potential for rapid progress in sustainable aviation practices.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Alejandra MartĂn FrĂas, Head of Sustainability Research at FLIGHTKEYS, who shares insights into the companyâs research on contrail avoidance and its potential impact on aviation sustainability. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
Estuaire
Contrail Index - Estuaire
ESTUAIRE raises âŹ2.2M in seed round to reduce the climate impact of aviation - Safran
How FLIGHTKEYS promises major climate gains at a minimal cost - SimpliFlying
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In this episode, we talk to Delphine Millot, Senior Vice President for Advocacy & Sustainability at Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), who shares insights into GBTAâs initiatives to promote sustainability in business travel and the challenges faced by the industry.
Millot also serves as the Managing Director of the GBTA Foundation, which serves as the charitable arm of GBTA, focusing on workforce development, women empowerment, and addressing climate challenges in the business travel sector.
Millot discusses:
The role of GBTA in developing global sustainable procurement criteria for business travel, covering various sectors including aviation, hotels, and ground transportation.The significant impact of business travel on corporate emissions, with some companies seeing up to 80% of their scope 3 emissions coming from business travel.The importance of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in decarbonising aviation and GBTAâs efforts to promote corporate investment in SAF certificates.Regional differences in sustainability efforts, with Europe leading the way due to cultural awareness, infrastructure, and regulatory pressures.The collaboration between travel managers and sustainability teams within companies to drive meaningful change in business travel practices.Throughout the conversation, Millot emphasises the need for a balanced approach to sustainability in business travel, acknowledging its importance while recognising the essential role of travel in global business. Looking to the future, she discusses GBTAâs upcoming acceleration challenge for the global business travel industry, which aims to track and encourage progress in sustainable travel practices.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Nora Lovell Marchant, Vice President of Global Sustainability at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). She discusses various initiatives such as a blockchain-powered SAF platform, an independently verified carbon offsetting programme and more. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
Global Business Travel Association
Sustainability - GBTA
Sustainability Acceleration Challenge - GBTA
How Amex GBT is building platforms for SAF and Carbon Offsets - SimpliFlying
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In this episode, we talk to Tim Boeltken, Founder and Managing Director at INERATEC, who shares insights into the innovative world of e-fuels and their potential to transform the aviation industry and beyond.
INERATEC is at the forefront of e-fuel production, developing modular technology that converts green hydrogen and carbon dioxide into carbon-neutral liquid fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Boeltken discusses:
The basics of e-fuel production, describing it as âliquefied electricityâ and explaining the process of combining green hydrogen and CO2 to create various fuel fractions.Strategies to overcome the challenges of high production costs and input scarcity, including modular production units and strategic site selection.The construction of INERATECâs Pioneer Plant in Frankfurt, Germany, which will produce 2,500 tonnes of e-fuel annually and marks the companyâs transition from technology provider to fuel producer.The current state of e-fuel adoption across various industries, with aviation lagging behind maritime and road transportation despite its long-term potential.The importance of strategic partnerships in scaling e-fuel production, including collaborations with companies like Safran, Engie, and Synhelion.Throughout the conversation, Boeltken emphasises the transformative potential of e-fuels in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors and the need for continued innovation and collaboration. Looking to the future, he expresses optimism about the scalability of e-fuel production and its role in achieving global sustainability goals, particularly in the aviation industry.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Amy Hebert, Chair of the Board and CEO at Arcadia eFuels. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
Sustainable e-Fuels Startup INERATEC Raises $129 Million - ESG Today
INERATEC and COPEC enter strategic partnership to spearhead e-Fuel availability in Chile - BNamericas
Safran and Engie New Ventures invest in Ineratec, a German startup specializing in carbon-neutral synthetic fuels - Safran
INERATEC and Clariant join forces for a cleaner future - Hydrocarbon Engineering
INERATEC and Zenith plan new e-fuels plant in port of Amsterdam - Offshore Energy
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In this episode, we talk to Billie Moore, Chief Executive at NZ Airports Association, who shares insights into New Zealandâs distinctive approach to sustainable aviation and the challenges of operating in an isolated island nation.
In essence, the NZ Airports Association serves as a central hub for coordination, advocacy, and knowledge sharing among New Zealandâs airports, with a particular focus on navigating the challenges of sustainability and decarbonisation in the aviation sector.
Moore discusses:
The critical role of aviation in New Zealand, serving as an essential connection to the world and within the country, reshaping its geography and allowing New Zealanders to âlive global livesâ.New Zealandâs roadmap to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, including exploration of electric aircraft, green hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).The collaborative efforts between airports, airlines, and the government, exemplified by Air New Zealandâs Flight NZ0 project and the involvement of various airports in testing new technologies.The potential of electric aircraft for domestic routes, with 60% of Air New Zealandâs domestic flights being turboprops flying less than 350 kilometres.The challenges and opportunities in SAF adoption, including New Zealandâs distance from major SAF markets and potential partnerships with Australia.Looking to the future, Moore expresses hope for continued international collaboration and information sharing, which will be crucial for small countries like New Zealand in addressing global aviation sustainability challenges.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai International Airports. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
NZ Airports Association
Air New Zealandâs Flight NZ0, a decade-long journey towards carbon neutrality â Inside Tourism
Hydrogen Consortium launched to promote green air travel in New Zealand - Airport Technology
Air New Zealand receives 500,000-litre delivery of SAF - Biodiesel Magazine
Air New Zealand is first major airline to scrap 2030 emissions target - The Guardian
How do you decarbonise a major airport? - SimpliFlying
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In this episode, we talk to Matt Finch, UK Policy Manager at Transport & Environment (T&E), who shares insights into the challenges and opportunities in sustainable aviation.
Finch discusses T&E's role as Europe's leading advocate for clean transport and provides a critical perspective on current efforts to decarbonise the aviation industry. He highlights several key issues:
The lack of fuel duty on aviation fuel, which Finch argues artificially suppresses the cost of air travel and hinders the transition to more sustainable alternatives.The UK's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, its strengths and weaknesses, and the challenges in scaling up SAF production.The potential of alternative technologies such as hydrogen and electric aircraft, and the need for stronger government support to accelerate their development and adoption.The environmental impact of airport expansion and the need for more stringent conditions on growth.The importance of addressing non-CO2 impacts of aviation, which Finch says account for two-thirds of the sector's overall climate impact.Throughout the conversation, Finch advocates for more ambitious policies and actions to address aviation's environmental impact, while remaining cautiously optimistic about the potential for progress in the sector.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Hiske Arts, Campaigner at Fossil Free Netherlands (Fossielvrij NL), who explains why climate activists donât buy the aviation industryâs commitment to addressing climate concerns. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
Aviation - T&E
Roadmap to climate neutral aviation in Europe - T&E
UK to implement SAF mandate beginning in 2025 - Biomass Magazine
The current state of scientific understanding of the non-CO2 effects of aviation on climate - David Lee
The ICCTâs bitter but essential prescription for net zero emissions by 2050 - SimpliFlying
âĄïž Can climate activists and the aviation industry ever get along? - SimpliFlying
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In this episode, we talk to Alanna James, Managing Director Sustainability Initiatives at Hawaiian Airlines, who shares insights into the airline's distinctive approach to sustainability and the challenges of operating in an island environment.
Hawaiian Airlines, a 94-year-old company headquartered in Honolulu, faces unique sustainability challenges due to Hawaii's geographic isolation and vulnerability to climate change. James discusses:
The airline's deep connection to Hawaii and how it informs their approach to sustainability, which goes beyond environmental concerns to include economic and cultural sustainability.The critical role of air travel in Hawaii, serving as an essential "highway system" for inter-island connectivity and supporting the state's tourism-based economy.Hawaiian Airlines' roadmap to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, including fleet renewal, operational efficiencies, next-generation aircraft, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).The airline's ambitious goal to use 10% SAF by 2030 and the strategies they're employing to achieve this, including partnerships with SAF suppliers and efforts to develop local SAF production in Hawaii.Exploration of innovative technologies like electric sea gliders for inter-island travel and the potential role of hydrogen-powered aircraft in the future.Throughout the conversation, James emphasises the delicate balance Hawaiian Airlines must strike between maintaining essential air connectivity and preserving Hawaii's natural beauty and resources.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Diana Birkett Rakow, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs & Sustainability at Alaska Airlines, who shares how the airline is planning to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
Environmental Stewardship - Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition
Hawaiian Airlines invests in Regent seagliders - ch-aviation
Hawaiian Airlines Commits to New Milestones on Path to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions - Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to Combine, Expanding Benefits and Choice for Travelers Throughout Hawaiâi and the West Coast
Alaska Airlinesâ multi-faceted approach to achieving net zero by 2040 - SimpliFlying -
In this episode, we talk to Ricky Sandhu, Founder and Executive Chairman of Urban-Air Port, who shares insights into the company's groundbreaking vertiport technology and vision for the future of urban air mobility (AAM).
Urban-Air Port is at the forefront of AAM infrastructure, with their main product Air-One being the world's first fully-operational and off-grid hub for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Sandhu discusses Urban-Air Port's mission to enable a new era of advanced air mobility through designing, developing, fabricating, and operating innovative airport infrastructure.
Delving into the economic and environmental impacts, Sandhu highlights the potential for increased productivity and reduced carbon emissions through urban air mobility. He discusses Urban-Air Port's partnerships with major players like Supernal and LG Electronics.
Sandhu also addresses the challenges and opportunities in vertiport development, including the need for public acceptance and regulatory approval. He shares his vision of urban airports becoming as ubiquitous as gas stations, facilitating a new era of urban transportation. Looking to the future, Sandhu discusses the potential for vertiports to integrate with existing transportation networks and their role in promoting sustainable and efficient urban mobility.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Daniel Wiegand, Co-Founder & Chief Engineer for Innovation and Future Programmes at Lilium, who shares Liliumâs vision to revolutionise regional air mobility by building the worldâs first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.Links & More:
Urban-Air Port
Urban-Air Port joins forces with NACO, accelerating vertiport integration into airports globally. - Vertical Mag
LG Electronics and Urban-Air Port team up - Airports International
Urban-Air Port Founder Touts Benefits Of âVertical Airfieldâ - Aviation Week Network
World-first electric Urban Air PortÂź secures UK government backing - Hyundai
Worldâs first airport for flying cars and drones opens in UK - World Economic Forum
How the Lilium Jet will open up new frontiers for eVTOLs - SimpliFlying -
In this episode, we talk to Ed Mason, Founder & CEO of Jet Zero Australia, who shares insights into the companyâs ambitious projects to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a commercial scale.
Jet Zero Australia is an Australian bioenergy company that aims to develop the countryâs first Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) facility for SAF production, using surplus ethanol from agricultural and sugarcane byproducts. Mason discusses Jet Zero Australiaâs two upcoming projects: Project Ulysses and Project Mandala, which aim to establish Australia as a major player in the SAF market. Project Ulysses will use LanzaJetâs ATJ technology, to convert bioethanol into SAF and renewable diesel.
Mason provides insights into the strategic choice of Townsville as the location for Project Ulysses, citing factors such as renewable energy availability, proximity to feedstock, and supportive local infrastructure. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities in SAF distribution and the role of the book and claim system in expanding the reach of SAF benefits. Mason also highlights the critical role of partnerships in the SAF industry, with Jet Zero Australia collaborating with major players like Qantas, Airbus, Idemitsu and the Queensland Government.
Delving into the economic impact of SAF production, Mason highlights the industryâs potential for job creation and emphasises the need for continued innovation and collaboration to achieve sustainable aviation goals.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet, who shares the companyâs journey in developing the worldâs first proven ATJ technology that converts ethanol into SAF and renewable diesel. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
Jet Zero Australia
Project Ulysses - Jet Zero Australia
LanzaJet and Jet Zero agree to develop Australiaâs first ethanol-to-SAF plant - GreenAir News
Idemitsu, Qantas and Airbus back Australia biofuel refiner with $25.5 million - The Straits Times
LanzaJet plans to produce 1 billion gallons of SAF by 2030 - SimpliFlying
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In this episode, we talk to Alejandra MartĂn FrĂas, Head of Sustainability Research at FLIGHTKEYS, who shares insights into the companyâs research on contrail avoidance and its potential impact on aviation sustainability.
Condensation trails, also known as contrails, are long, thin clouds that often form behind an aircraft in cold and humid conditions when water vapour freezes around small dust and soot particles from the engine. Although they look harmless, contrails are made up of small ice crystals that trap heat in the earthâs atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
FrĂas delves into the complexities of contrail formation and its impact on climate, highlighting that non-CO2 emissions from aviation may be as significant as CO2 emissions in terms of climate impact. She explains the challenges of implementing contrail avoidance strategies, including weather unpredictability, operational complexities, and the industryâs hesitance to participate in non-CO2 emissions monitoring.
Recently, FLIGHTKEYS was part of a study that simulated contrail avoidance for about 85,000 flights. The study, published in February 2024, analysed two weeks of American Airlines flights in June, and two weeks in January. FrĂas shares that the study demonstrated significant reductions in contrail energy forcing (up to 73%) with minimal increases in fuel consumption and overall costs (less than 0.11%!).
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Adam Durant, Founder & CEO of SATAVIA, who shares the groundbreaking work being done in the field of contrail reduction and its implications for the environment. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
FLIGHTKEYS
Feasibility of contrail avoidance in a commercial flight planning system: an operational analysis - IOPscience
Airlines divide over new EU rules on monitoring and reporting of their non-CO2 emissions - GreenAir News
SATAVIA wants to solve a majorly ignored aspect of aviationâs climate impact - SimpliFlying
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In this episode, we talk to Brian Moran, Chief Sustainability Officer at Boeing, who shares the companyâs multifaceted approach to decarbonising the aviation industry, focusing on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), innovative technologies, and the importance of regaining trust in the wake of its recent crisis.
Moran discusses Boeingâs Cascade model, an open-source dynamic data modelling tool developed in partnership with MIT, Cambridge, IATA, and NASA, which helps stakeholders make informed decisions about the relative impact of different decarbonisation strategies. He also delves into Boeingâs role in advancing SAF, from de-risking the technology through test flights and research to committing to delivering 100% SAF-compatible aircraft by 2030.
Further, Moran highlights Boeingâs investments in future technologies, such as the electric propulsion flight demonstrator (EPFD) project with NASA and GE Aerospace, and the X-66 demonstrator aircraft featuring a transonic truss-braced wing. He also discusses the companyâs involvement in the eVTOL space through their wholly-owned subsidiary Wisk, and how the lessons learned from this venture can be applied to the larger Boeing ecosystem. Moran also acknowledges the challenges Boeing has faced in recent years and emphasises the interconnectedness of safety and sustainability. He views Boeingâs current situation as an opportunity for open, transparent dialogue about the companyâs shortcomings and remedial actions.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Sheila Remes, Boeingâs VP of Environmental Sustainability, who shares how the airframer is collaborating with industry stakeholders to move aviation towards its 2050 net zero goal. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.Links & More:
Sustainability - Boeing
At Boeing, itâs a battle to win back airlinesâ trust - Times of India
Boeing makes its largest purchase of blended sustainable aviation fuel - Boeing
Electric Skies: Boeing joins GE and NASAâs hybrid electric flight project - GE Aerospace News
Virgin Atlantic jet lands after maiden transatlantic flight on low-carbon fuel - Reuters
How Boeing has been working on a net zero future for over a decade - SimpliFlying -
In this episode, we talk to Ali Warrington, Senior Campaigner at Possible, a UK-based climate charity that enables people to take practical action on climate change.
Possible has been at the forefront of climate action and has been instrumental in lodging formal complaints against airlines like Virgin Atlantic and British Airways for their greenwashing claims. The charity, along with other climate groups has also taken the UK government to court over its Jet Zero strategy.
Warrington believes that the aviation industryâs current approach to sustainability is dramatically insufficient. She points out the limitations of the current decarbonisation solutions â including sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), hydrogen, and electric aircraft â and expresses scepticism about their scalability and effectiveness. She also expresses concern about the enormity of resources, both natural and monetary, that would be needed to make these solutions a reality. Ultimately, Warrington states, demand reduction is the only pragmatic way to cut aviationâs share of emissions.
Warrington also points out the inequality in air travel in the UK â just 15% of people take 70% of flights annually, with half the population not taking any flights at all. She supports the idea of a frequent flyer levy, to progressively tax individuals on the number of flights they take. She also emphasises the need for a systemic change in global travel infrastructure, and advocates for a shift towards train travel or other low-carbon transportation options, whenever possible.
If you LOVED this episode, youâll also love the conversation we had with Hiske Arts, Campaigner at Fossil Free Netherlands (Fossielvrij NL), who discusses the climate activistsâ scepticism about the aviation industryâs commitment to addressing climate concerns. Check it out here.
Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industryâs challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book âSustainability in the Airâ. Click here to learn more.
Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. Itâs about time.
Links & More:
Possible - Inspiring climate action
Our formal complaint against airline greenwash - Possible
Climate groups taking government to court over âdangerousâ aviation strategy - Possible
Net zero aviation fuels: resource requirements and environmental impacts - Royal Society
Can climate activists and the aviation industry ever get along? - SimpliFlying
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