In this episode, we talk to Andreas Aks, CEO of Widerøe Zero, a subsidiary of the Norwegian airline Widerøe. 

Widerøe Zero has been set up as a consultancy-cum-incubator that seeks to shed the baggage of legacy aviation and usher in a green future. The company aims to tackle the regulatory, commercial and financing challenges involved in purchasing and operating an entirely new class of aircraft.

In this episode, we’ll delve into sustainable aviation’s future, particularly focusing on electric and hydrogen-fueled aircraft. We’ll also learn about the need for long-term vision and industry-wide collaboration; exploring the potential of retrofitting existing fleets; and the vital role OEMs and customers play in this future-facing transformation of the aviation industry.

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversation we had with Embraer’s President & CEO Arjan Meijer and Vice President of Marketing and Strategy Rodrigo Silva e Souza. They elaborate on Embraer’s ambitious roadmap for decarbonising regional aviation. Check it out here.

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Links & More:

Nordic airline Wideroe launches unit for emissions-free flying - Reuters 

Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation - European Commission

Widerøe Zero to launch Air Mobility Lab - Widerøe Zero  

Wideroe outlines ambitions for zero-emissions flying - Flight Global

Rolls-Royce Joins Forces with Tecnam, Widerøe on Electric Model - FLYING Magazine 

Eve and Widerøe expand partnership with order of 50 eVTOL aircraft - Airport Technology

Widerøe First Airline to Join Embraer’s Energia Advisory Group - Embraer

Embraer, Widerøe and Rolls-Royce Partner To Pursue Zero Emission Flight - Aero Expo 

Embraer’s ambitious roadmap for decarbonising regional aviation - SimpliFlying