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🌍 Yesterday, Clean Aviation was proudly represented by our Head of Governance Bruno Mastantuono at the #ADM Seville 2024 plenary opening conference. 🛫 The session, titled "Tomorrow’s Skies: Leading the Path to a Greener Air Vehicle”, highlighted key topics like the way towards future Aircrafts, #GreenDeal, #sustainability, and European #competitiveness. 🤝 Discussions emphasised European industry and supply chain pivotal role in global aviation leadership and the importance of cooperation at Regional, National and European level, with Spain and Junta de Andalucía being longstanding partners of Clean Sky and Clean Aviation. Incredible innovation 'vibes' in Andalucía, propelled by industry and the wider aerospace cluster and ecosystem, cannot go unseen, underscoring aerospace as a key economic booster for the Region, Spain, and the EU. 💡 Innovation was a central theme, reflecting the ongoing technology race for sustainable aviation and future aircraft.   👥 The speaker’s line-up included: Silvia Lazcano, Moderator Javier Arnaldo, Airbus Miguel Bello Mora, Orbex Alba Contreras Corrochano, Capgemini Bruno Mastantuono, Clean Aviation   📯 Last but not least, we want to share that the Regional Ministry for University and Innovation of Junta de Andalucía has announced a renewed collaboration with Clean Aviation, including a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) and the preparation of a EUR 20 million regional funding call aligned with Clean Aviation initiatives.   Thank you for this opportunity to share and reflect on the imminent future of our skies! #CleanAviation #Innovation #partnership #collaboration #synergies

📢 Clean Aviation had the pleasure of participating in the webinar “The Net-Zero Aeronautical Hub of Jerez,” organised by the Junta de Andalucía in collaboration with the ANDALUCÍA AEROSPACE Cluster Empresarial. Our colleagues, Bruno Mastantuono (Head of Governance Unit) and Daniele Violato (Head of Synergies), presented Clean Aviation’s programme and discussed our actions on synergies with aeronautic regions. The event also featured a technical presentation by Antonio Hernandez from Airbus Defence and Space, highlighting Airbus' engagement in Clean Aviation. 🚨 The Andalusia region emphasised their regional call for expressions of interest, 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 30, for economic incentives aimed at R&I, industrial projects, and infrastructures for the Aeronautical Hub “Net Zero” of Jerez. 💡 This initiative is supported by the #JustTransitionFund in synergy with Clean Aviation. Aerospace is a significant sector in Andalusia, contributing over 12% of the regional GDP and playing a crucial role in regional, national, and European competitiveness. 💰 The Regional Government (#JuntadeAndalucia) has indicated an allocation of EUR 35 million from the ERDF to collaborate with Clean Aviation on sustainable aviation projects. 🔑 This is a significant milestone for us and a pivotal opportunity for the regional cluster and stakeholders to align with Clean Aviation’s technical roadmap, contributing to the advancement of sustainable aviation. Moreover, it exemplifies how synergies between #HorizonEurope, the ERDF, and the Just Transition Fund can effectively support innovation, skills, and jobs for net-zero aviation at the regional level. 🔗 If your organisation wishes to participate, you can find relevant details about the call for expressions of interest here: https://lnkd.in/dg68WTJH

🔊 Exciting News from #ILA24!  At Clean Aviation, along with the Free and Hanseatic City of #Hamburg, we have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (#MoC) to accelerate low-emission aircraft technologies for entry into service by #2035. Between 2024-2027, Hamburg will invest up to EUR 128 million to: 🟢Contribute to Clean Aviation's Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda 🟢Transform aviation to be more sustainable 🟢Leverage Hamburg's thriving aviation ecosystem Axel Krein, our Executive Director affirms, "Our common goal to accelerate transformation towards sustainable aviation is achievable by pulling together the best available expertise and resources from across Europe, in recognition that no single region or country can accomplish this goal alone.” At Clean Aviation, we'd like to thank Airbus, Lufthansa Technik, and Hamburg Aviation for their commitment and expertise as partners in accelerating the demonstration of low-emission aircraft technologies. 👌🏼Since 2023, we have already signed three additional MoCs with regions such as Occitanie (#France), Campania, and Piemont (#Italy), leveraging our commitment for net-zero aviation. 🔗 Read more about our collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/dVPHQdd6

👉 At #EURegionsWeek, Clean Aviation is celebrating the power of partnership and synergies with European regions. With multiple Memoranda of Cooperation signed with various regions, this initiative is driving innovation for #NetZero aviation.   💪 These partnerships represent an opportunity for the regional cluster and stakeholders to align with Clean Aviation’s technical roadmap, creating new opportunities, in particular for #SMEs and #research organisations, and supporting disruptive technologies that will shape the future of sustainable flight. Furthermore, they exemplify how synergies between #HorizonEurope, the ERDF, and the #JustTransition fund can effectively support #innovation, #skills and #jobs creation at the regional level.    As a result, these partnerships contribute to the EU #competitiveness and sustainability goals, bringing us one step closer to a more sustainable aviation future! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dSrXPpAe OCCITANIE | Regione Campania | Regione Piemonte | Hamburg Aviation #SustainableFuture #EUClimateGoals #CleanAviation

For The French Tech Journal this week, Helen O'Reilly-Durand produced a special report on France's emerging Sustainable Aviation ecosystem. Given the historical and economic importance of aerospace to France, the government is putting big resources via its €54bn France 2030 plan behind the effort to create cleaner forms of aviation technology in the hopes of remaining a leader in this critical market. Still, many investors and founders worry that it's not enough and that the country has fallen behind and needs to do more to catch up. https://lnkd.in/eKiCG9dy

Today, I took part in the signing of a collaboration agreement with @Airbus, @SAS, @Swedavia, and @Vattenfall to work on the development of infrastructure for hydrogen aircraft at Norwegian and Swedish airports. Together with sustainable aviation fuel and electrification, hydrogen is emerging as an important energy carrier for a future fossil-free aviation. Norway has favorable conditions for establishing a hydrogen value chain for aviation, with national production and (relatively) short supply lines to central airports. This collaboration will contribute with unique insight and expertise upon which we can build further knowledge and plan ahead for the introduction of hydrogen aircraft in Norwegian aviation. We will also gain useful experiences that can be shared further.   As the owner and operator of 43 airports across Norway, Avinor has been working on sustainability for many years already, and has taken a position as a driving force and facilitator for the green transition of Norwegian aviation. Our dialogue with Airbus concerning the decarbonization of aviation goes several years back and we are very happy to be able to announce this collaboration together with our good neighbors in Sweden.   A lot of work remains to be done, but today’s signing is a step in the right direction. In order to succeed, we need good cooperation with the authorities, the energy sector and the entire aviation ecosystem. Anko van der Werff Guillaume Faury Anna Borg Jonas Abrahamsson https://lnkd.in/dBCs2t73

Here is another highlight from our time at the Singapore Airshow - the concluding panel of the Sustainable Aviation Forum! Robin Riedel of McKinsey & Company led an engaging discussion with Diana Siegel of Electra.aero, Haldane Dodd of Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), Robert Boyd of Boeing, Sami Jauhiainen of Neste, and Simon Newitt of Heart Aerospace, exploring strategies for decarbonizing aviation. Key insights include: 1. Global alignment on sustainability standards will be key to ensuring that SAF delivers anticipated benefits, with emphasis on a science-based approach. 2. Long-term policy support will play a crucial role in scaling investments in SAF and achieving overall efficiency gains. 3. A mindset of technological neutrality should be adopted by public and private players alike, to boost collaboration over competition 4. New energy players must be welcomed to the playing field, to complement mature players and drive a more diverse and innovative ecosystem. What a pleasure it was to witness industry leaders come together to outline a net-zero airline roadmap with realistic yet ambitious sustainability targets.

- Collaborating for a zero emissions future: insights from ZERAC 24 - At the 3rd annual #ZERAC event, Stephen Hands of Unified International witnessed an inspiring alignment among key Norwegian stakeholders focused on enabling zero-emissions aviation, welcoming international parties to engage openly in the discussion. The insightful panel discussions highlighted Norway's genuine ambition to lead in this area, demonstrating that collaboration can make these goals achievable. Of particular note is the Test Arena for demonstration and learning. 🌍 Excited to see these goals align with our work as part of the team at Rotterdam The Hague Airport / Rotterdam the Hague Innovation Airport and the #DutcH2 Aviation Hub. We’re building an ecosystem of innovation and international knowledge sharing for sustainable aviation. ✈️ How do you see international collaboration accelerating zero-emissions aviation? Let’s connect and explore together! #ZeroEmissions #SustainableAviation #AviationInnovation #ZERAC24 #GreenAviation #NetZero #FutureOfFlight #InternationalCollaboration #CleanTech #ClimateAction #RHIA #RTHA

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA) is a regional airport with ambitious objectives in sustainability, innovation, passenger experience, and regional connectivity. Each year, over two million passengers travel through the airport to more than fifty European destinations, encompassing both business and leisure trips. As part of the Royal Schiphol Group, Rotterdam The Hague Airport actively contributes to the region's development. Beyond serving as an airport, it functions as an employer, an educational hub, an #innovation incubator, a facilitator of connections, a business collaborator, and the face of the region. Collaborating with its partners, RTHA strives to create a distinctive passenger experience and take a leading role in reshaping and advancing the aviation sector. Furthermore, it plays a crucial societal role as a starting point for trauma and police helicopters. Among the most relevant achievements to be mentioned, it is worth mentioning that RTHA has received the highest (ACA level 5) certificate from ACI EUROPE Airport Carbon Accreditation. In addition, the facility is characterized by the recent installation of 37,000 solar panels parallel to the airport’s runway and the organization is also strongly committed to innovation in the field of hydrogen-powered #aviation. RTHA’s potential contribution to HOPE can be significant, particularly in the area of noise and emissions reduction. As an Advisory Board member, the airport can provide valuable insights into the practical implementation of the project's innovations aimed at reducing noise and emissions. Additionally, the airport's commitment to surpassing regional requirements in this regard demonstrates a willingness to actively participate in achieving the project's goals. Overall, the involvement of an airport in HOPE can help ensure that the research findings are practical, relevant, and can be effectively implemented in the aviation industry for the advantage of citizens' health. In the project HOPE, Rotterdam The Hague Airport is represented by Daan van Dijk, currently working on making RTHA an international testing ground for sustainable and high-quality innovations in the aviation sector like #hydrogen and #battery-electric aviation.

For The French Tech Journal this week, Helen O'Reilly-Durand produced a special report on France's emerging Sustainable Aviation ecosystem. Given the historical and economic importance of aerospace to France, the government is putting big resources via its €54bn France 2030 plan behind the effort to create cleaner forms of aviation technology in the hopes of remaining a leader in this critical market. Still, many investors and founders worry that it's not enough and that the country has fallen behind and needs to do more to catch up. https://lnkd.in/e7qZbSJR