Sustainability In The Air
SimpliFlying
Travel makes the world a smaller and better place. Aviation has bounced back. However, as we experience climate change, we worry about our environmental impact. Sustainability in The Air, the world’s first podcast dedicated to sustainable aviation. Every week, Shashank Nigam, the CEO of SimpliFlying, talks to Airline, airport, travel and technology executives to help make sense of the Wild-West scenario. Our mission is to show the many paths to net zero, for an industry that is one of the hardest to decarbonize. Whether you're a frequent flier, an airline Executive or just love traveling, if you care about sustainable global travel then welcome aboard. Our mission is to get you the latest insight from a top airline or technology C-level executive willing to share their organization's journey to building a sustainable future.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content about sustainable aviation visit our website simpliflying.com and join the movement. It’s about time.
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Nov 24, 2022 • 52min
An incredible journey around the world on sustainable fuel
Matthias Niederhäuser shares how Diamondo Earthrounding connects and promotes initiatives to accelerate sustainable aviation.
Nov 17, 2022 • 43min
How sustainable aircraft seats can be a game-changer
Dr Mark Hiller, CEO at Recaro, discusses the company's localisation strategy, the promise of eLeather, upcycling and much more.
Nov 10, 2022 • 53min
Why the aviation industry needs to embrace the circular economy
Ramon Sanchez, Principal Investigator at Harvard University urges the industry to work with academia for better sustainability strategies and explains why waiting for SAF to be cheaper is a "lousy strategy".
Nov 3, 2022 • 39min
The promise and challenges of the Power to Liquid (PtL) pathway for SAF
Christoph Wolff, one of the founders of the World Economic Forum's Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition, explains why SAF underpins the long-term sustainability prospects for aviation.
Oct 27, 2022 • 46min
How Amex GBT is building platforms for SAF and Carbon Offsets
Nora Lovell Marchant, Vice President of Global Sustainability at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), shares how the company is preparing for a net zero future through various initiatives.
Oct 19, 2022 • 57min
Why ZeroAvia believes that hydrogen propulsion is the future
Val Miftakhov, CEO of ZeroAvia, a startup working on hydrogen propulsion technology, discusses how the best path to a net zero future is via non-combustion fuel technologies.
Oct 13, 2022 • 33min
How Fiji Airways is preparing for a sustainable future
Andre Viljoen, CEO of Fiji Airways discusses the challenges of being in an ecologically sensitive region and how that ties into the airline's sustainability strategy.
Oct 6, 2022 • 55min
Why Heart Aerospace's electric aircraft is a gamechanger
Anders Forslund, CEO of Heart Aerospace discusses the ES-30 and how regional electric air travel can revolutionise aviation.For more information click on sustainabilityintheair.com.
Sep 29, 2022 • 52min
How Star Alliance is facilitating a net-zero future in aviation
Jeffrey Goh, CEO of Star Alliance, shares how the alliance is supporting airlines in stepping up their sustainability game.For more information click on sustainabilityintheair.com.
Sep 22, 2022 • 44min
Can Boom bring supersonics back sustainably?
Blake Scholl, CEO of Boom Supersonic, on the revival of supersonics, associated challenges, using 100% SAF and learning from the Concorde.
