
Supersonic and sustainable? How aviation plans to break the …
Oct 14, 2022 · A new generation of supersonic airliners is set to transform the aviation sector. Plane manufacturers Boom are aiming to build aircraft that are carbon neutral. Sustainable aviation fuels will power the supersonic jets through the sound barrier. Scaling up production of sustainable jet fuel will be key to decarbonizing air travel.
Why speed and sustainability can co-exist in aviation
Oct 19, 2023 · According to recent research, contrails may be the largest contributor to aviation-attributable climate change, though contrail formation is greatly reduced at cruising altitudes typical of supersonic aircraft. Conversely, nitrogen oxides and water vapour emissions in the stratosphere could have greater climate impacts than emissions at lower ...
Supersonic jets are making a comeback | World Economic Forum
Feb 15, 2018 · Lockheed Martin is also involved in a project with Aerion and GE Aviation to develop what it calls the world’s first supersonic business jet, the Aerion AS2. The plane is light and immensely strong thanks to its carbon fibre construction, similar …
How to scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the next decade
Jan 10, 2023 · A new white paper published by Boom Supersonic - Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production - shows that a rapid scaling of SAF production to fully satisfy demand is possible in the 2035-2040 timeframe if the public and private sectors align.
Could hydrogen-powered aviation be a reality by 2035?
Jul 25, 2022 · easyJet believes that aviation needs to make radical changes and champion the development of zero emissions aircraft. Decarbonized aviation is a key focus area for easyJet. For short-haul airlines, like easyJet, hydrogen appears to be the best solution to decarbonise.
How artificial intelligence can make aviation more sustainable
Nov 3, 2023 · Aviation accounts for 2% of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions and AI will be vital in driving sustainable innovation across the industry. AI-driven innovations can enhance fuel efficiency and reduce aviation's ecological footprint, but we must act fast to reach net-zero targets.
CEOs, activists and more share the work and life advice they're ...
In this special compilation episode, top CEOs, founders, activists reveal the advice that shaped them, helping them change their minds and their approaches to work and life, improving on everything from patience and authenticity to how they team and learn. Featured in this episode: Leif Johansson, former non-executive chairman at AstraZeneca, AstraZeneca; Marie France Tschudin, President of ...
Lessons from Davos Leaders ahead of Annual Meeting 2024
Mar 6, 2025 · How do the world's top leaders maximize their time to connect and build solutions to the world's biggest problems? This special highlight episode shares insights recorded at past Annual Meetings in Davos, Switzerland with a range of voices including CEOs, entrepreneurs, civil society leaders and an astronaut. They share the personal approaches they employ to listen effectively, build trust ...
Net-Zero Industry Tracker 2024 | World Economic Forum
Dec 12, 2024 · The energy transition is advancing rapidly where technologies, supportive policies and viable business cases align, but achieving a net-zero future requires accelerated progress across all sectors, especially in hard-to-abate sectors like steel, aluminium, cement, primary chemicals, oil and gas, aviation, shipping, and trucking.
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 | World Economic Forum
Jan 13, 2025 · The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 highlights key trends shaping economies and societies in 2025, along with insights into emerging threats and solutions.