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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 160 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦? 𝘛𝘏𝘌𝘠 𝘊𝘙𝘌𝘈𝘛𝘌 𝘏𝘖𝘗𝘌 𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘔𝘖𝘔𝘌𝘕𝘛𝘜𝘔. Last week, amidst the backdrop of the US elections and #COP29, we had the privilege of being part of the 3-SPACE event hosted by Rothschild & Co in collaboration with UpLink - World Economic Forum, ImpactVC and Better Society Capital. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧? To explore how we can accelerate investment into sustainable businesses and push for urgent action to achieve the 1.5-degree and #NetZero goal for 2050. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: 🔹 Unlocking capital to empower entrepreneurs advancing positive impact for people and the planet. 🔹 Redefining success to integrate sustainability across all stages of the capital stack. 🔹 Building meaningful collaborations to drive real, measurable change. For HyFlux this is more than a conversation. It’s a commitment. We’re striving to deliver 2,000 MT of CO2 emissions savings per year by 2050. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲? Sustainability isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Positive impact on the natural and social environment can align with 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬, and it’s up to all of us to prove it. The question I’m left with: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲? If this resonates, let’s keep the dialogue going. #Uplink #Investment #ClimateFinance #StartUps #Innovators World Economic Forum P.S. What do you think is the biggest opportunity for sustainable investing in 2024?

Important to take the learning on with another Bristol Airport pilot showcasing the ability to make Liquid Hydrogen safe on the Apron, as Connected Places Catapult - Zero Emissions Flight Infrastructure Blueprint [https://lnkd.in/eP2yDFmv] sets out the future options and where investment maybe needed. #Hydrogen #SustainableAviation #LH2

“Decarbonising our industry isn’t just about validating new technologies: it’s about integrating them in our products and industrial system and ensuring the long-term competitiveness of the European aeronautic sector.” Says Sabine Klauke, CTO Airbus, after the Clean Aviation Annual Forum 20205. #SustainableAviation #Technology #CleanAviation #CAAF2025

We need more than ever to bring the pace of start-ups with experience in certification of CS25 aircraft in their teams to the aid of the larger companies who are taking more time to bring Sustainable Aviation solutions forward.

Hydrogen in Aviation: Why the Industry Can’t Afford to Wait Airbus has delayed its ZEROe hydrogen aircraft project. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is moving too slowly. Battery tech? Still not where it needs to be. With 2050 net-zero targets looking increasingly out of reach, is hydrogen still worth pursuing? Armando Brunini, President of ACI Europe, says YES. Speaking at the Clean Aviation Annual Forum, he made it clear: “Let’s not give up on hydrogen.” Here’s why: → Hydrogen is still a key piece of the sustainability puzzle. → SAF alone won’t be enough to get aviation to net zero. → The industry must act NOW on infrastructure or risk falling behind. Airports like Milan Malpensa are already mapping out hydrogen needs—100-300 metric tons per day. But there’s a challenge: transporting hydrogen safely requires pipelines, not trucks. The solution? Start small. Use hydrogen for ground vehicles. Build critical mass. Keep progress moving. Because if the infrastructure lags, airframers will push back their timelines even further. This isn’t just about sustainability—it’s about the future of aviation. What do you think? Can hydrogen still play a major role in aviation’s future? Drop your thoughts below. ♻️ Repost if you believe in keeping hydrogen on the table.

Great work and hope you are connected to Bristol Airport who hosted Hydrogen South West - Accelerate the change this week for the quarterly members meeting.

Hydrogen Hubs at Airports: The Future of Aviation? The world is moving towards net-zero. And aviation? It’s making bold moves. Enter Hydrogen Hubs at Airports—a game-changing initiative bringing together energy providers, airlines, and industry partners to make hydrogen-powered flight a reality. Here’s the challenge: ✅ Hydrogen fuel cells produce only water vapor. ❌ But for them to be truly carbon neutral, we need green hydrogen—made from electrolysis using renewable energy. ❌ Demand for green hydrogen? Way higher than supply. So, what’s the solution? Building the entire hydrogen ecosystem from scratch. ✔️ Where will green hydrogen be produced? ✔️ How will it be transported to airports? ✔️ What will hydrogen storage and distribution look like? Over 220 airports have joined the movement, looking at infrastructure investments to support hydrogen-powered flight—while also fueling ground transport and airport vehicles. And airlines? They’re already in. Delta, SAS, EasyJet, Wizz Air, Iberia, ANA, and others are part of the program, exploring how they can integrate hydrogen into their future fleets. Hydrogen-powered aviation isn’t just a dream. It’s a global effort in motion. Where do you see hydrogen’s biggest impact in the aviation industry? Let’s discuss. ⬇️ #Airports #LH2 #Hydrogen #SustainableAviation

Beyond Aero continues to make bold moves in hydrogen-powered aviation. The French startup just announced key design upgrades to bring its executive aircraft closer to certification. Here’s what’s changing: 1️⃣ A battery-free hydrogen fuel system → Featuring built-in redundancy with two separate electric engines, each with its own power source. → Now scaled up to 2.4MW of power, with future scalability in mind. With a unique high power density of the Fuel Cell Balance of plant, and heat rejection of the low grade heat. 2️⃣ A safer hydrogen storage system → Now mounted above the wing box, improving crash survivability. → Eliminates high-pressure fuel lines inside the cabin. 3️⃣ Advanced thermal management → A computer-controlled system with built-in electric fans ensures optimal performance in all weather conditions. Beyond Aero isn’t just innovating for sustainability—it’s also focused on cost efficiency. The company projects the economies of hydrogen make sense: ✅ Hydrogen will be 65% cheaper than synthetic SAF and 17% cheaper than Jet A1 by 2030. ✅ Lower maintenance costs due to fewer moving parts and the absence of a high-temperature turbine. Hydrogen aviation is advancing fast. Could it be the future of executive travel? Let me know your thoughts below! ♻️ Repost to keep the conversation going. https://lnkd.in/eRYdvAnG

The aviation industry is standing at a crossroads. Traditional fuels drive massive emissions. Hydrogen offers a cleaner path. A recent Cranfield University review (by Alireza Ebrahimi, Andrew Rolt, Soheil Jafari, Jon Huete Anton) takes a deep dive into liquid hydrogen (#LH2) as a fuel for aircraft gas turbines—analyzing insights from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Airbus #ZEROe, #ENABLEH2, Aerospace Technology Institute #FlyZero, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and GE (General Electric GE Aerospace) Here’s what you need to know: ✅ LH2 offers zero-carbon combustion, but storage and infrastructure challenges remain. ✅ NASA’s early tests (1950s-70s) paved the way, but the tech still has a long way to go. ✅ Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and RTX are innovating with heat exchangers and cryocooling. ✅ Hydrogen-powered gas turbines could be game-changers for long-haul flights—while fuel cells dominate short-haul. The race for zero-emission aviation is heating up. What do you think will be the biggest breakthrough for hydrogen in flight? Let’s discuss. #Aerospace #SustainableAviation #Hydrogen #Innovation #AviationFuture #ZeroE #FlyZero #Cryogenic #LiquidHydrogen <Source: https://lnkd.in/eUUcJYp4>

🌍 Accelerating the Green Transformation of Aviation 🛩️ The EU is driving innovation in sustainable aviation with significant funding opportunities! The Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (Clean Aviation JU) has launched its third call, offering €380 million to decarbonize the sector. Key focus areas include: 🔹 Aircraft Concept Integration & Impact Assessment: €15M 🔹 Ultra-efficient Short-Medium Range Aircraft Architectures: €205M 🔹 Ultra-efficient Regional Aircraft Architectures: €145M Additionally, a new Fast Track Areas (FTAs) initiative allocates €15M to accelerate research into effective technologies for hydrogen-powered aircraft [source]. The 2025 call opens on March 27 with deadlines on April 23 for FTA projects. Electric Propulsion Advances: The ENGINeus 100 series, a cutting-edge electric motor system, is preparing for mass production by 2026 in France and the UK. Designed to power hybrid-electric regional aircraft (up to 19-seaters), this innovation underscores EASA’s commitment to advancing clean propulsion technologies. Net-Zero Roadmap: Destination 2050, an industry-led initiative, has updated its pathway to achieve net-zero aviation by 2050. This roadmap reflects collective efforts across the sector to align with climate goals [source]. Hydrogen Infrastructure Boost: Under CEF Transport’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF), deadlines for deploying hydrogen and electric recharging infrastructure at TEN-T airports are now June 11, 2026, and March 4, 2026 [source]. 📅 Key Dates to Watch: 🔹 Clean Aviation JU 2025 Call: Opens March 27 🔹 AFIF Deadlines: March 4 & June 11, 2026 🔹 ENGINeus Production Start: 2026 This wave of innovation and funding signals a pivotal moment for the aviation sector. Let’s collaborate to shape a sustainable future for flight! ✈️💚 #CleanAviation #NetZeroAviation #SustainableInnovation