Sustainability
Head of ATM Transformation, EUROCONTROL on building a scalable and efficient system
At Aerospace Tech Week, Marouan Chida, Head of ATM Transformation, EUROCONTROL joined to discuss the changing air traffic management (ATM) landscape, looking at key challenges and opportunities. Summarising the responsibility of ATM, Chida explained: "ATM is...
Digitalisation and SAF: Director of Sustainability on striving for net-zero at Vueling
At Aerospace Tech Week, Franc Sanmartí, Director of Sustainability & Aeropolitical Affairs, Vueling Airlines joined to share his insights on the industry's progress towards the net-zero by 2050 target. This five-minute conversation looked at key targets within the...
Boeing leads orders at Farnborough despite supply chain challenges
Farnborough International Airshow has seen some major announcements this week, with several large orders despite ongoing supply chain issues. By the end of day two, Forbes reported a total of 187 orders between Airbus and Boeing, with Boeing in the lead at 118 orders...
NATS’ digital twin tech to reduce 30,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions at Heathrow
From 2025, Heathrow will use digital twin technology developed by NATS to tackle emissions at the airport. The Demand Capacity Balancer (DCB), 'digital twin' already predicts and models operational performance in near real-time at the airport but will soon be used to...
Scaling up SAF production with EASA managed EU SAF Clearing House
This week, The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a press release sharing details of its support for the scale up of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through the EU SAF Clearing House. The initiative will facilitate the deployment and approval of...
The next big aerospace innovations with the MD of JetBlue Ventures
At Aerospace Tech Week Europe, Stephen Snyder, Managing Director, JetBlue Ventures joined for a five-minute discussion into the current innovation landscape. Snyder described the space as dynamic, with capital readily available and continued excitement around...
Willie Walsh: “They’re part of the problem, they’ve got to be part of the solution.”
At Aerospace Tech Week, Willie Walsh, Director General, The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined for a five minute discussion on the industry landscape. During the interview, he outlined a path for tackling the sustainability challenge and looked at...
ECLIF3 study highlights non-CO2 reduction benefits of SAF in commercial aircraft
Yesterday, results from the world's first in-flight study looking at the impact of using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on both engines of a commercial aircraft were shared. Here's what was found. "Using SAF in flight could significantly reduce the...
Effective human-AI collaboration in the cockpit
For many years, the industry has been experimenting with automation. Enhancing safety, efficiency, and accuracy, automation is now a key aspect of modern aviation. One project using artificial intelligence (AI) to facilitate single-pilot operations is the...
IAE V2500 milestone SAF test
It was announced earlier today that IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) has successfully tested the V2500 engine with 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). At a MTU Maintenance Hannover in Germany, the engine was tested using Neste's 100 per cent...
Leveraging AI to effectively combat adverse weather
Yesterday it was announced that Aeromexico has adopted IBM's AI powered tool to perform informed climate risk analysis for its fleet. Responding to the growing challenge that adverse weather conditions poses, the technology will allow Mexico's flag carrier to monitor,...
Disruptive sustainability technology with Grzegorz Ombach, Airbus
Grzegorz Ombach, Head of Disruptive Research & Technology and Senior Vice President, Airbus joined to discuss sustainability, technology, and innovation. During the interview, Ombach highlighted the complexities of achieving net zero targets during the industry's...
The new Aerospace Tech Week Europe agenda in brief
The highly anticipated Aerospace Tech Week agenda has finally arrived, promising an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge technology and innovation. With keynote interviews and panels featuring IATA's Director General, Willie Walsh, Airbus' Head of Disruptive R&T,...
Airbus prepares to conduct ground tests on A380 systems after successful power up using hydrogen fuel cells
In late 2023, Airbus achieved a major milestone in its sustainable aviation testing by powering-on the iron pod, a hydrogen-propulsion system for its electric concept aircraft, ZEROe. The achievement places Airbus firmly "on-track" to launching a hydrogen-propelled...
Sustainability in Aviation: The Crucial Role of a Circular Economy
The aviation industry is currently under tremendous pressure to improve sustainability. Commercial airlines are major contributors to climate change and currently account for approximately 2.5 percent of the world’s carbon emissions. This is primarily because of the...
Etihad Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its annual sustainability report, detailing the company's commitment to sustainability and its progress towards its sustainability goals. In 2022, the airline achieved a 26% reduction in...