Reducing contrails: an important fight
The discussion around climate change is often centered around a single substance: carbon dioxide. But in aviation in particular, there are other elements that contribute. Radiative Forcing (RF) is the …
Could nuclear powered aircraft ever become a thing?
A key issue with replacing conventional jet fuel is that the alternatives just don’t offer the same range, performance and economics. A lot of this has to do with energy …
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: marketing versus reality
In a previous post various Sustainable Aviation Fuels, or SAFs for short, are discussed. Except for some minor differences in their exact composition, SAFs are basically just conventional jet fuel. …
Airships, the unexpected new yet old eco-friendly technology
Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum was announced on June 15th 2022 as the launch customer of Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Airlander 10 airship, with a reservation for 10 aircraft. The Airlander …
Reducing emissions: Does the growth of aviation simply outpace innovation?
While there is a lot of talk about “net zero” carbon emissions and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of aircraft, one common concern raised is that while many approaches are …
What will power aircraft in the future?
As is happening with cars, alternatives to fossil fuel based propulsion are also being developed for aircraft. But aviation is at a disadvantage compared to cars. Weight is a much …