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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Jul 28, 2022 • 26min
Farnborough special vol. 2: What's the source of the biggest hope and what's the one initiative aviation executives are the most excited about getting to net zero?
In this special episode recorded Live at Farnborough Airshow, hear from top aviation executives on what gives them the most hope about a net zero future for aviation and what is the one initiative that they are most excited about getting us to a sustainable future.Sean Breadshaw, Pratt & WhitneyArturo Barreira, Airbus Latin AmericaJane Ashton, easyJet Jonathan Wood, NesteLaia Barbara, WEFLauren Riley, UnitedNicolas Chrétien, AirbusPatrick Baudis, MHI RJSheila Remes, Boeing
Jul 21, 2022 • 22min
Farnborough special: What are the biggest hurdles aviation executives face getting to net zero?
In this special episode recorded Live at Farnborough Airshow, hear from top aviation executives on the biggest hurdles the industry faces in building a sustainable future. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar AirwaysArturo Barreira, Airbus Latin AmericaJane Ashton, easyJet Jonathan Wood, NesteLaia Barbara, WEFLauren Riley, UnitedNicolas Chrétien, AirbusPatrick Baudis, MHI RJSheila Remes, Boeing
Jun 23, 2022 • 23min
Will the aviation industry ever achieve net-zero?
We revisit the first season of our podcast and string together advice and insights from airline and tech CEOs to map out a pathway for the future of sustainability in aviation.
Jun 16, 2022 • 37min
Dan Rutherford on net-zero roadmaps and transitioning to sustainable technologies
The International Council on Clean Transportation’s Program Director discusses the challenges and concerns associated with SAF, supersonic aircraft, and what makes him hopeful about the future of aviation.
Jun 9, 2022 • 37min
How Pratt & Whitney is helping airlines achieve net-zero targets
Graham Webb on the future of airplane engines, P&W’s holistic approach to sustainability, disruptive technologies, and the role of efficient engines in reducing carbon emissions.
Jun 2, 2022 • 41min
How Harbour Air is revolutionising aviation with their electric aircraft technology
Greg McDougall discusses early adoption of technology, flying the world’s first fully-electric commercial airplane and the electric Beaver.
May 26, 2022 • 42min
How Gevo is making Sustainable Aviation Fuel technology viable for airlines
Dr Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo, deep dives into using alternative feedstock, blockchain technology and building trust through transparency.
May 19, 2022 • 37min
Amy Burr on how JetBlue Technology Ventures is investing in the future of sustainable aviation
JetBlue Technology Ventures is unique because it's a corporate venture fund owned by an airline with a mission to further the goals of the entire industry - none of which is more important today than a net-zero future. Amy Burr dives deep into how she and her team are identifying technologies that will make flying greener and perhaps magical too.
May 12, 2022 • 36min
Universal Hydrogen’s vision to get aviation to net zero
Co-Founder of Universal Hydrogen John-Paul Clark dives deep into how hydrogen is a strong medium term solution.
May 5, 2022 • 34min
How Scott Kirby is making United Airlines a global leader in sustainability
The United CEO has committed to twice as much SAF as the rest of the world’s airlines combined, has invested in multiple green technology startups and is personally motivated to leave the world a better place for his seven kids. We deep dive in this engaging conversation.
