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🌐 The InventU Fuel Evolution Summit is just around the corner, bringing together the 3rd Sustainable Maritime Fuels Forum and the 3rd Sustainable Aviation Fuels Forum. This summit is a key gathering for industry leaders and innovators committed to advancing sustainable fuels in the maritime and aviation sectors. 🚢 As the maritime industry works towards its 2050 decarbonization goals, the Sustainable Maritime Fuels Forum will address the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to cleaner fuel alternatives. ✈️ Building on the success of previous events, the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Forum will dive into the latest advancements in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), offering expert insights from across the value chain. It's a must-attend for anyone focused on reducing aviation’s carbon footprint and driving sustainable fuel solutions. 👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of maritime and aviation sustainability. Learn more about the IFESummit at https://lnkd.in/gjuHCNxu #IFESummit #SustainableMaritime #SustainableAviation #CleanEnergy #Decarbonization #GreenInnovation #Sustainability #RenewableFuels

The AIA's 2030 Sustainable Aviation Report releases today. It provides a holistic approach to reach sustainable aviation. We are not alone and need to move forward with every industry to reach our goals. We are building a new innovation lab to collaborate and make this a reality. Our team have worked tirelessly to deliver this milestone report. #aviationgoals #sdgs #safs #sustainablefuels #contrails #chemtrails #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #nyclimateweek #newyorkclimateweek #nasa #faa #caa #aviationpolicy #policymakers #EASA #systemsefficiency #aviationmoonshot

Aviation can achieve Net-Zero by 2050 if action is taken - but we need to take action now. Since its founding, 4AIR has supported the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), the Whittle Laboratory and Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and they've just released their groundbreaking report, ‘Five Years to Chart a New Future for Aviation’, outlining an ambitious plan aimed at transformative change by 2030. The report outlines four Sustainable Aviation Goals to achieve #SustainableAviation: ✈️ Accelerating delivery of contrail avoidance ⚖️Unlocking system-wide efficiency gains across the existing aviation sector ⚡Rapidly scaling sustainable fuels 🌗Launching several moonshot tech demos to drive transformative change Read the full report below: #SustainableAviation #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction #GreenAviation #Sustainability #AviationImpact #ClimateLeadership #NetZero #Innovation

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

Flight path to net zero - Aviation Accelerator - Whittle Lab Global aviation could be on a flight path to net zero if industry and governments reach just four goals by 2030, according to a new report from the University of Cambridge.   An ambitious five-year plan created by the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), a project led by the University of Cambridge and hosted by the University’s Whittle Laboratory @whittlelab and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), sets out four Sustainable Aviation Goals over the next five years that could help the sector navigate to net zero emissions across the world by 2050. #energy #aviation https://lnkd.in/e3A5Yswf

🌏 Today is #EarthOvershootDay, which means that humanity's demand for ecological resources has exceeded what nature can regenerate in one year. This day is a constant reminder for all of us to step up our sustainability efforts and push the date further into the future. We see this year's theme, "Power of Possibility," as an opportunity for action. ✈ In our latest research, we take a closer look at the aviation industry, which has been in the environmental spotlight for many years. What are the opportunities to drive sustainability in this sector?   Interestingly, it is not just technological innovation that will primarily drive the green transformation, but also regulatory compliance. The development and impact of the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and similar global regulations, could drive as greater accountability in the aviation industry as any technological advancement could achieve. 👉 Download our new report to learn more about new trends and developments in the aviation sector: https://ow.ly/J6aE50SP3xH   #Sustainability #AllianzCommercial #Aviation #MoveTheDate #CSRD #PowerOfPossibility #AviationRisks24

This recently published report from AIA stresses the urgency for aviation to create a pathway to net zero with a high probability of success. In my view, this report adds so much value: * It encompasses real systems thinking in the solution generation and evaluation, with important considerations that are much broader than just the aviation industry. * It is very data driven - it uses the AIA toolset and other reliable data for generating potential solutions and for predicting their likely costs, timescales and success rates. This makes it really transparent and credible. * It makes some powerful suggestions that have often been shied away from such as increased production rates to halve fleet age. It also shares some potential enablers to this impactful but challenging to implement option. * It really highlights the current exposure risk, and how important it is that the aviation industry has control over its own net zero pathway. The rapid development of hydrogen demonstrators (for aircraft/engine and ground infrastructure) are a critical element to achieving this, particularly if we want to limit aviation's share of available biomass and low carbon electricity, thereby helping to ensure that all sectors have the ability to decarbonise rapidly. Thanks Paul, Rob and the AIA team for such an impactful report. I look forward to seeing the follow-on engagement and traction it has.

📰 The Aviation Impact Accelerator are proud to launch our new report, ‘Five Years to Chart a New Future for Aviation: The 2030 Sustainable Aviation Goals’. #Aviation can achieve #netzero by 2050 if immediate action is taken - we need to take action now. The report outlines an ambitious plan aimed at transformative change by 2030, with four Goals to achieve #SustainableAviation by 2030: ✈ Accelerating delivery of contrail avoidance to halve aviation's climate impact ⚖Unlocking system-wide efficiency gains across the existing aviation sector ⚡Rapidly scaling truly sustainable fuels 🌗Launching several moonshot tech demos to drive transformative change Read the full report here: https://report.aiazero.org #SustainableAviation #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction #GreenAviation #Sustainability #AviationImpact #ClimateLeadership #NetZero #Innovation Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge

A generally excellent report from Cambridge Uni, setting out the challenges and options to address aviation's radiative forcing. I particularly support its recommendation to 'get on with' efforts to avoid persistent warming contrail and SAFs. I also agree with its view that novel propulsion systems will only start to make a substantial difference in the 2040s (at their earliest), and if current research continues. I do think real-world challenges complicate many of the proposed system efficiency options, although the report notes some of them. For example, where would many long-range flights stop for refuelling? The mid-point regions are often sparsely populated, sometimes very cold or wet. The report also notes that many measures would impose substantial economic penalties that would fail in a straight competition with business-as-usual, unless the latter is subject to punitive financial penalties to level or tilt the playing field

We are happy to run our business and provide solutions for a more sustainable aviation landscape. Our excitement knows no boundaries as we center our sustainability goals around four pillars: 🌿 Environment: We believe transformation in aviation will save our planet 👫 Social: It's all about people, connections, and making a positive impact for our colleagues. 🌐 Societal: We're not just in the business; we're part of a bigger picture, contributing to the greater good. 🎩 Governance: Keeping it smart, and top-notch in how we run the business. #TAVTechnologies  #airport #technology