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by Vaibhav Rau

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Hydrogen Airports
Carbon Reduction / Technology

Hydrogen Airports

Posted on: September 11, 2023

If you ask most industry professionals, they will tell you that hydrogen power will likely be one of the leading sources of aircraft propulsion in the future. However, […]

Private Flight Sharing
Carbon Reduction

Private Flight Sharing

Posted on: August 28, 2023

Flight sharing, also known as shared aviation, is an innovative approach that not only offers convenience but also promotes sustainable practices within the aviation industry. The basic premise […]

CFM-Rise
Carbon Reduction / Design / Technology

CFM-Rise

Posted on: August 1, 2023July 28, 2024

The CFM-Rise engine represents a remarkable shift in aviation philosophy. Developed jointly by CFM International and GE, this engine takes high-bypass to a whole new level. The engine’s […]

High Bypass Engines
Carbon Reduction / Design / Technology

High Bypass Engines

Posted on: July 20, 2023July 22, 2023

High bypass engines are a relatively new technology, developed due to the need for a reduction in fuel burn. Bypass ratio is essentially the proportion of the air […]

Airport Sustainability
Carbon Reduction

Airport Sustainability

Posted on: July 17, 2023July 28, 2024

Airport transportation sustainability is a topic that is often forgotten in conversations about sustainability. However, just like we do smog checks on cars on the road, it is […]

Algae as Biofuel?
Carbon Reduction / Opinions

Algae as Biofuel?

Posted on: July 8, 2023July 17, 2023

Algae has been used as a biofuel for decades now. More powerful and clean than the leading SAF alternative (ethanol), algae has sprung up as one of the […]

Can Carbon Composites Reduce Emissions?
Carbon Reduction / Design / Technology

Can Carbon Composites Reduce Emissions?

Posted on: July 5, 2023July 17, 2023

Carbon composites have revolutionized aviation for decades. Some of modern success stories in aviation, such as the 787 and A350, use these materials to improve efficiency. Today, we’ll […]

Turning Closer to the Airport
Carbon Reduction

Turning Closer to the Airport

Posted on: June 30, 2023September 2, 2023

The approach phase of any flight is often one of the least fuel efficient of the flight. With slow speeds and long, wavy routes, it’s no wonder why […]

Should Propeller Aircraft Be More Widely Used?
Carbon Reduction / Opinions

Should Propeller Aircraft Be More Widely Used?

Posted on: May 29, 2023September 3, 2023

Propellers and jets have their own advantages. While turbofans are more efficient at higher altitudes and speeds, a prop plane is decidedly more environmentally friendly for short ranges. […]

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