Aircraft are the heart of aviation. Making efficient and greener aircraft is possibly the most effective way to cut the industry’s carbon emissions. 

In this episode, we talk to Embraer’s President & CEO Arjan Meijer and Vice President of Marketing and Strategy Rodrigo Silva e Souza. They share how the aircraft manufacturer is on a mission to decarbonise regional aviation through a mix of innovative technologies.

At the heart of Embraer’s sustainability roadmap is their regional air mobility (RAM) and urban air mobility (UAM) strategy. Underpinned by their Energia hybrid-electric and hydrogen-electric aircraft and Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOLs, Embraer is placing its bets on decarbonising shortest-haul travel first. 

We’ll also learn about why planes cannot entirely be replaced by trains; the sustainability outlook for business jets; how Embraer built the world’s quietest narrowbody aircraft; the ways in which in-cabin improvements can enhance sustainability; Embraer’s plan for carbon neutral operations by 2040 and net zero by 2050.

If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversation we had with Airbus’ Amanda Simpson about how the airframer is at the forefront of investing in new technologies and innovations, chief among them being hydrogen. Check it out here.

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Links & More:

Embraer - The shape of things to come, new sustainable aircraft concepts revealed 

Concepts - Embraer Commercial Aviation Sustainability 

Demonstrators and customer feedback at heart of Embraer’s Energia roadmap - Flight Global 

What Is New With Embraer's Energia Family Concept? - Simple Flying 

A look at Eve’s eVTOL aircraft as it targets type certification in late 2025 - Vertical 

Schiphol eliminating all overnight flights and private flights by the end of 2025 - NL Times 

Inside Embraer - How The E2 Became The Quietest Jet - Simple Flying 

Embraer commits to carbon neutral operations by 2040 - Aviation Benefits 

Embraer, Raízen partnership to stimulate production of sustainable aviation fuel - Biobased Diesel 

Embraer sets new target for 100% green electricity in Brazil - Airport Technology