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Studies show Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can reduce life cycle carbon emission by up to 85% compared to fossil-based fuels from how it's made. But what is it exactly? Fuels leader Gurhan Andac has the details. Learn more about how GE Aerospace is supporting adoption of SAF here: https://lnkd.in/eDkGumeU Video - GE Aerospace

The SAF Congress in Houston was a productive forum for candid conversations about aviation’s path to net zero with leaders across the value chain. It’s clear that achieving net zero in aviation requires an array of innovative technologies, including Direct Air Capture (DAC), Carbon Storage, and Utilization (e.g., PtL), among other complementary approaches. I had the honor of participating in an insightful panel discussion on this topic alongside Michael Avery (1PointFive), Conor Madigan (Aether Fuels), Tatiana Bruce da Silva, Ph.D. (EFI Foundation), and Christopher Robinson (Lux Research). One of the most significant steps towards net zero is harnessing the best that alternative technologies can offer. It’s both a challenging and exhilarating time for aviation as we navigate this transformation through collaborative skill-sharing and innovative public-private partnerships. Thanks to Sustainable Aviation Futures for organizing the event. #innovation #sustainableaviation #aviation #sustainability #technologydevelopment #research #energy #carboncapture #ccs #directaircapture #netzero #climate

The #decarbonisation of aviation is a sensitive issue, but one that is crucial in today's world. ✈ 📈 Forecasts and studies aren’t predicting a fall in demand in the years ahead. Technological efficiency is cited as a potential lever for decarbonizing aviation by reducing fuel consumption up to ~30%. However, these marginal gains will be offset by the increase in demand in the coming years. Replacing traditional jet fuels with new, more sustainable fuels is an interesting lever to analyze in order to reduce the negative climatic impact of the aviation sector. However, these new sustainable fuels, known as SAFs, face a number of challenges. ➡ Find out more about this technology in the article Sia Partners has just published (link in the first comment).

Environmentalists might call climate tech a costly distraction, but our latest report paints a brighter picture: climate technologies hold the key to a cleaner, better world. The State of Sustainable Aviation Technologies 2024 report offers a deep dive into the eight focus areas of the newly announced SimpliFlying Launchpad, spanning sustainable aviation fuel to AI-driven efficiency solutions. We dissect each sector's core challenges, spotlight innovative solutions, and highlight leading companies to watch. Explore the future of sustainable aviation with us. Get the full 120-page report for $399, or download a free preview now: https://lnkd.in/dixKySiM Dirk Singer Shashank Nigam ✈ Shubhodeep Pal Ligia Helena Fernández Esteve Ayushi Badola Baiba Dreimane #sustainableaviation

The decarbonization of aviation is a sensitive issue, but one that is crucial in today's world. Forecasts and studies aren’t predicting a fall in demand in the years ahead. Technological efficiency is cited as a potential lever for decarbonizing aviation by reducing fuel consumption up to ~30%. However, these marginal gains will be offset by the increase in demand in the coming years. Replacing traditional jet fuels with new, more sustainable alternatives is an interesting lever to analyze in order to reduce the negative climatic impact of the aviation sector. However, these new sustainable fuels, known as SAFs, come with their own set of hurdles. Want to dive deeper into this topic? Check out the article Sia Partners just released - link in the first comment!

We are excited to announce the launch of our new high-quality carbon removal offer in collaboration with Climeworks. Their direct air capture (DAC) technology is one of the key technological solutions to fight climate change. It captures CO₂ directly from the air, reducing the atmospheric concentration of CO₂. The carbon dioxide is safely stored underground by turning it into stone through natural processes. The partnership with the Swiss-based globally leading company in offering carbon removal services, enables the enhancement of our Green Choice Add-on Service with a new premium offering called ‘Aviation Tech Pioneer’. On the AWB level as well as in bulk, customers can now select combinations of direct air capture and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) for their shipments. This makes us the first air cargo carrier to incorporate pioneering, high-quality technological solutions to decarbonize aviation. As sustainability is a core aspect of our operations, this collaboration underlines our dedication to create a more sustainable future for the air cargo industry. It acknowledges the importance of accelerating key technologies by establishing partnerships that drive sustainability initiatives forward. Choose our offer ‘Aviation Tech Pioneer’ and support the scale-up of carbon removal technologies while getting closer to reaching your scope 3 emission reduction targets. Become the next Aviation Tech Pioneer! ✈

A recent report from the University of Cambridge Aviation Impact Accelerator project highlights 4 critical steps required over the next 5 years to help the global #aviation reach #NetZero emissions by 2050.🔜💡 The report warns that the #AirTransport is still "dangerously off track" and that immediate action is crucial to avoid missing the opportunity for transformation. Without these steps, the aviation #emissions are projected to double by 2050, leading to even more severe #Climate impacts.⏰⚠️ 🔑 The four actionable goals: 1️⃣ Removing aircraft #contrails; 2️⃣ Unlocking efficiency gains with new policies; 3️⃣ Reforming #sustainable aviation fuel policies; 4️⃣ Launching innovative tech demonstration programs, like long-haul hydrogen aircraft Now is the time to act to ensure a sustainable future for aviation and the planet.🌱✈️ Check there report here👇 https://lnkd.in/eK5kzSbi #NetZero #Aviation #ClimateAction #SustainableAviation #GreenTech #Innovation #CleanEnergy Ph. Ryuno on Unsplash

Aviation is on the brink of a dramatic transformation. For over 120 years, the industry has contributed to global greenhouse gas emissions. Now, like all other sectors, aviation is mandated to achieve carbon neutrality within the next 26 years. Despite its complexity and the high capital and operating expenses, aviation’s unmatched convenience has made it a dominant force in transporting people and goods—an essential service. However, failing to meet the carbon neutrality mandate could disrupt the entire transportation industry, jeopardizing regional connectivity and essential services worldwide. Experts from the International Council on Clean Transportation warn that the aviation industry must produce at least 10,000 zero-emission aircraft by 2043 to meet this mandate. Meanwhile, recent research reveals that the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) generates more emissions than previously estimated, further amplifying the need for true zero-emission solutions. This is where the challenge lies: the rigorous design approval processes that have made aviation the safest mode of transport are too sophisticated to swiftly approve such a large number of radically new designs. The situation is further complicated by the growing Urban Air Mobility sector, which, despite attracting significant attention and resources, does little to address the broader needs of the aviation industry. The urgent demand for a diverse range of zero-emission aircraft by the mid-2030s means that more projects must begin now. Early investment in the zero-emission aviation sector, which is poised for rapid growth, presents a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference for communities, contribute to climate restoration, and achieve a solid return on investment by joining the $500B USD per year aircraft market. We want to hear from you! If you’re an aviation professional, how your organisation is preparing to operate under the emission reduction laws? And for those in deeptech, cleantech, or climatetech investment, what do you think about the opportunities in sustainable aviation? Share your thoughts in the comments below. #SustainableAviation #ZeroEmission #ClimateAction #AerospaceInnovation #CarbonNeutrality #FutureOfFlight #InvestInTheFuture

✈ NEW ARTICLE IN DECARBONISATION TECHNOLOGY: Decarbonising the aviation industry. Yvon Bernard, Carine Leclercq and Nicolas Simon from Axens look at how the future of sustainable aviation fuels is driven by a commitment to ambitious decarbonisation targets and continuous innovation.   👓Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/epwviY4E   🍃 For more articles on Alternative Fuels, visit: https://lnkd.in/dnwX2Gf5 🍃 For more articles on Marine, Aviation & Transportation Fuels, visit: https://lnkd.in/d33aywsP   💻 Download the latest issue of Decarbonisation Technology at: https://lnkd.in/eDtsv_SA   💻 Register at https://lnkd.in/dnK2uBVm for a free copy of every issue to be sent straight to your inbox.   #decarbonisation #decarbonization #aviationindustry #alternativefuels #saf #sustainable #sustainableaviationfuel #energyefficency #sustainability

✈ NEW ARTICLE IN DECARBONISATION TECHNOLOGY: Decarbonising the aviation industry. Yvon Bernard, Carine Leclercq and Nicolas Simon from Axens look at how the future of sustainable aviation fuels is driven by a commitment to ambitious decarbonisation targets and continuous innovation.   👓Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/epwviY4E   🍃 For more articles on Alternative Fuels, visit: https://lnkd.in/dnwX2Gf5 🍃 For more articles on Marine, Aviation & Transportation Fuels, visit: https://lnkd.in/d33aywsP   💻 Download the latest issue of Decarbonisation Technology at: https://lnkd.in/eDtsv_SA   💻 Register at https://lnkd.in/dnK2uBVm for a free copy of every issue to be sent straight to your inbox.   #decarbonisation #decarbonization #aviationindustry #alternativefuels #saf #sustainable #sustainableaviationfuel #energyefficency #sustainability