Sustainability In The Air
SimpliFlying
Aviation has many paths to net zero, and few are straightforward. Sustainability in the Air cuts through the noise with clear, expert-led conversations on what’s actually advancing a more sustainable future for flight in one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise.💚 Twice a month, SimpliFlying CEO Shashank Nigam speaks with airline, airport, travel, and energy leaders to unpack the decisions shaping aviation’s climate future.💚 Each month, our Head of Sustainability Dirk Singer adds a Signal episode spotlighting the tech founders building aviation’s next wave of climate innovation.Whether you work in aviation, advise it, or simply care about the future of travel, this podcast is for you.For enquiries: podcast@simpliflying.comFor more content on sustainable aviation, visit simpliflying.com and join the movement. It’s about time.
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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.
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.
