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The UK's investment of over £3.5 billion in aerospace R&D since 2014 and a further commitment of £975 million to 2030 demonstrate a steadfast dedication to spearheading innovative and sustainable aerospace technologies. Key initiatives include Rolls-Royce's UltraFan project, which showcases a 25% efficiency increase over previous engines and a 40% reduction in nitrogen oxides. These engines are designed to be 100% compatible with Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) from the outset. Moreover, in a pivotal advancement, ZeroAvia has successfully completed the world's first flight-test program for a hydrogen-electric aircraft, marking a significant milestone towards zero-carbon emissions. The holistic approach, supported by robust partnerships between academia, industry, and government, is setting a global benchmark in aerospace sustainability, aimed at achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. #SustainableAviation #UKInnovation #AerospaceTechnology #NetZero2050 https://lnkd.in/ee5DzJAX

A new report from Cambridge University has outlined the steps the aviation sector must take to achieve net zero by 2050. https://lnkd.in/eGVBjSZR #netzero #aerospace #gaptechnical #aviation

Important report from the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) on the key steps that need to considered now to put the aviation industry on a sustainable route to decarbonisation. https://lnkd.in/eNcUycuS

The #AIA model forecasts a significant leap in hydrogen-electric aircraft capabilities, with their range expected to grow from under 1,500 km today to over 4,000 km by 2035. This progress could allow hydrogen-electric propulsion to drive narrowbody aircraft, like A320 and B737 in the medium-haul market, potentially reducing aviation’s fuel consumption by up to 50%. ZeroAvia is thrilled to support and announce the release of the innovative report, 'Five Years to Chart a New Future for Aviation,' developed by Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), Whittle Laboratory, and Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). This report presents a bold vision for transforming aviation by 2030, including: ⚛️ Supporting cryogenic hydrogen and fuel cell propulsion for larger aircraft ✈️ Fast-tracking the implementation of contrail avoidance technologies ⚖️ Unlocking efficiency improvements across the aviation ecosystem ⚡ Rapidly scaling up truly sustainable aviation fuels 🌗 Launching moonshot tech demonstrations to inspire transformative change To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the future of aviation hinges on urgent, coordinated action. The time to act is now. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eag_q8G5 #SustainableAviation #zeroemission #hydrogen #netzero

Securing sufficient quantities of SAF as the interim solution for decarbonising, as we work towards a Hydrogen solution, is key for the Aviation industry

Interested in sustainable aviation? Join us for a powerful panel discussion titled "The Flight Path to Decarbonized Aviation" taking place as part of the 2025 Cleantech Forum North America in San Diego. Date: Wednesday, January 29 Time: 10:05 AM - 10:50 AM As the commercial aviation industry grapples with its carbon footprint, this panel will explore innovative solutions such as blended wing body aircraft, hydrogen-powered propulsion, and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Discover how these technologies can be strategically deployed to achieve significant emissions reductions and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for investment in this critical sector. Don’t miss this chance to engage with industry leaders and contribute to the conversation on sustainable aviation. Secure your spot now and be part of the future of clean technology! https://lnkd.in/gasWpZNx #CleantechForum #SustainableAviation #Decarbonization #Natilus #SanDiego

A new report from the University of Cambridge has outlined the steps the aviation sector must take to achieve net zero by 2050. The report, Five Years to Chart a New Future for Aviation, maps out the action that must be taken by 2030 for aviation to get on track for a sustainable future. These 2030 Sustainable Aviation Goals include the accelerated deployment of a global contrail avoidance system, reforming Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) policies, driving fuel-burn efficiency, and launching several moonshot programmes with potential to transform the sector. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-GDivUR #theengineer #SustainableAviation

Was a pleasure listening to Paul Hodgson discuss the recent Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) report "Five Years to Chart a New Future for Aviation" earlier today on a webinar hosted by Safe Landing. It was interesting to hear the effect of persistent contrails being discussed, and how changes to route planning and high quality weather prediction can put a dent in the GWP of aviation in the near term. Despite fuel burn increasing due to changing the flight level of aircraft throughout the flight, often to lower altitudes with higher air density, the impact of contrails is so significant that it's estimated that the avoided GWP is around 25x higher than that of the extra CO2 associated with the increase in fuel burn. Another interesting point was that the idea that hydrogen is fundamentally incompatible with long range air travel is a myth, a finding echoed by the Aerospace Technology Institute's FlyZero report from 2022 where a "midsize" concept comparable to the 767 in range and seating capacity was explored. It was a fantastic opportunity to listen to experts who are concerned with the sustainability of air travel in the near and long term future. Many thanks to the organisers of the event. If you want to read the report you can find it here:

Interested in #SAF? Me too. Next week I am headed down to the Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress to speak again, but mostly to learn. Aviation is one of those "hard to decarbonize" sub-sectors. Sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, looks poised to reduce the emissions intensity of moving goods and people by plane and airlines are leaning in with off-take agreements and SAF targets. There are a few challenges of course - feedstock availability for SAF production, specifically biogenic carbon, is one of the big ones that the experts on stage and the attendees at the conference will be talking about. As is common in the energy transition, multiple technologies are being pursued as a means to decarbonization in aviation. At the SAF Congress, I am excited to hear from the companies and researchers who are refining and studying hydrogen-electric, hydrogen combustion, and hybrid-electric power and new body designs for aircraft. I have the privilege of sharing highlights of our efforts in Alaska on the ‘Industry Collaboration for Tomorrow’s Sustainable Skies’ panel. With 86% of our communities off the road system, aviation is critical link for our residents, and since Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airports is the third busiest cargo airport on the planet, how we fuel planes here matters. See you in Houston! Shout out to #ZeroAvia #Ampaire and #GreenTaxi who are advancing aviation decarbonization tech. I've been lucky to work with them through the #LaunchAlaska Tech Deployment Track. #safcongressna https://lnkd.in/gbXUkBsb

DID YOU KNOW: Aviation is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions – set to represent 25-50% of climate impact by 2050. One company currently tackling this is ZeroAvia, whose mission is to develop the world’s first zero-emission engines for commercial aviation. SQEP Ltd was privileged to get a rare glimpse behind the curtains at ZeroAvia’s base in Cotswold Airport, Kemble near Cirencester. As Aviation engineers, Helen Summers and Jim Mateer from SQEP were in their element, whilst James Holland, ZeroAvia Global Head of Safety, took them on a tour of the company’s hydrogen fuel cell development and the cutting-edge technology being employed to bring sustainable hydrogen-electric propulsion systems to market. Helen commented: “ZeroAvia’s work is at the leading edge of a new, clean, era of aviation. This fascinating visit has left me with a sense of excitement about a future reality driven by great innovation.”   #Aviation #Technology #HydrogenFuel #Sustainability #SQEP