Chris O'Brien’s Post

For The French Tech Journal this week, Helen O'Reilly-Durand produced a special report on France's emerging Sustainable Aviation ecosystem. Given the historical and economic importance of aerospace to France, the government is putting big resources via its €54bn France 2030 plan behind the effort to create cleaner forms of aviation technology in the hopes of remaining a leader in this critical market. Still, many investors and founders worry that it's not enough and that the country has fallen behind and needs to do more to catch up. https://lnkd.in/e7qZbSJR

📢 Clean Aviation had the pleasure of participating in the webinar “The Net-Zero Aeronautical Hub of Jerez,” organised by the Junta de Andalucía in collaboration with the ANDALUCÍA AEROSPACE Cluster Empresarial. Our colleagues, Bruno Mastantuono (Head of Governance Unit) and Daniele Violato (Head of Synergies), presented Clean Aviation’s programme and discussed our actions on synergies with aeronautic regions. The event also featured a technical presentation by Antonio Hernandez from Airbus Defence and Space, highlighting Airbus' engagement in Clean Aviation. 🚨 The Andalusia region emphasised their regional call for expressions of interest, 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 30, for economic incentives aimed at R&I, industrial projects, and infrastructures for the Aeronautical Hub “Net Zero” of Jerez. 💡 This initiative is supported by the #JustTransitionFund in synergy with Clean Aviation. Aerospace is a significant sector in Andalusia, contributing over 12% of the regional GDP and playing a crucial role in regional, national, and European competitiveness. 💰 The Regional Government (#JuntadeAndalucia) has indicated an allocation of EUR 35 million from the ERDF to collaborate with Clean Aviation on sustainable aviation projects. 🔑 This is a significant milestone for us and a pivotal opportunity for the regional cluster and stakeholders to align with Clean Aviation’s technical roadmap, contributing to the advancement of sustainable aviation. Moreover, it exemplifies how synergies between #HorizonEurope, the ERDF, and the Just Transition Fund can effectively support innovation, skills, and jobs for net-zero aviation at the regional level. 🔗 If your organisation wishes to participate, you can find relevant details about the call for expressions of interest here: https://lnkd.in/dg68WTJH

📢 As Europe strives to lead the way in clean and competitive aviation technologies, we need a drastically new approach to the entire aviation R&I ecosystem. 🗣️ Axel Krein, Executive Director of Clean Aviation, emphasised this at the recent POLITICO event: ➡️ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. We face a critical challenge known as the “Valley of Death” which is the gap between early-stage innovation and full-scale commercialisation of an aircraft. Without the right support, groundbreaking technologies risk never reaching the market. ➡️Furthermore, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠. Right now, fragmentation in the European R&I landscape is weakening our continent’s potential. Let’s turn innovation into reality, one strategic step at a time! 👌 A big thank you to Tommaso Lecca for hosting such an enlightening panel, and to Filip Cornelis (Director for aviation at DG MOV), and Ourania Georgoutsakou (Managing Director at Airlines for Europe (A4E)) for their valuable contributions to an insightful debate. Read the full article🔗 https://lnkd.in/gsU4rVek

Airbus and ACI World - Airports Council International World strengthen global cooperation to decarbonize aviation https://lnkd.in/gjrKzBZW Luis Felipe de Oliveira Julie Kitcher #hydrogen #SustainableAviationFuel #FIA2024 #aviation #decarbonisingaviation #hydrogentechnologies

Can we transform aviation into a more sustainable industry without compromising efficiency and economic viability? This question is at the heart of our mission at Unified International. Michel van Ierland shares insights on Unified's role in evaluating and implementing sustainable aviation technologies, emphasising collaboration and innovation for a greener future in the industry. Link to interview: https://lnkd.in/ejiTJkDx #RenewableJetFuel #CarbonNeutralFlight #SustainableAviation #collaboration #AviationInnovation

Welcoming the Future of European Competitiveness 🇪🇺 At NEMAND, we are excited to welcome the release of the latest reports on The Future of European Competitiveness, initiated by the European Commission. These strategic studies lay out a clear path for the transformation of key industries, and we fully support the bold proposals outlined for the aviation sector. 🚀 Key Aviation Highlights: - Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF): With the European Commission’s target for 6% of aviation fuel to be sustainable by 2030, we look forward to supporting the investment in SAF production. Decarbonizing aviation is critical to meeting the EU’s climate goals, and we are committed to driving this transition forward. - Decarbonization Investment: The estimated €61 billion per year investment needed from 2031 to 2050 is ambitious, but essential for a greener aviation industry. We are ready to partner with stakeholders across the sector to ensure a smooth transition to clean energy. - AI and Digital Innovation: The integration of AI in air traffic control and aviation safety represents a significant leap forward. NEMAND is eager to contribute to this evolution by leveraging AI to optimize operations and enhance safety standards. We commend the European Commission for launching this important study and setting a roadmap for sustainable and innovative growth in aviation and beyond. At NEMAND, we’re ready to collaborate with industry leaders, governments, and stakeholders to ensure Europe remains a global leader in aviation. Together, let’s take flight toward a more sustainable, innovative, and secure future! 🚁🌱 #Aviation #Competitiveness #Sustainability #Innovation #AI #Decarbonization #SAF #AviationConsulting #EUCompetitiveness #NEMAND #EuropeanCommission

What is #aviation ✈ without #innovation? 💡 There are hardly many sectors that owe their very existence to innovation more than aviation. We fly due to the ingenuity and inventiveness of those who dreamt, experimented and took to the skies! 🙏 Fast forward to today and innovation in aviation is as important as ever. Innovation is key to improving aviation safety, efficiency, security, facilitation, environmental sustainability, and economic development of air transport. That is why innovation is a key focus for International Civil Aviation Organization. This World Creativity and Innovation Day, read more about our interests in and work on Innovation at: https://lnkd.in/edkF_Ryh Today, as every day, we continue to foster innovative spirit and seek to do things better. For those most focused on innovation in #facilitation, consider joining our upcoming Global Summit where we will have a dedicated panel on innovation! https://lnkd.in/e-2-TW9z

A big part of Facilitation is to get use of the innovations in order to enhance international air transportation, For further inspiration; check Ciaran Carolan, MBA, PhD post on that matter; #aviation #ICAO #Falglobalsummit2024

👉 At #EURegionsWeek, Clean Aviation is celebrating the power of partnership and synergies with European regions. With multiple Memoranda of Cooperation signed with various regions, this initiative is driving innovation for #NetZero aviation.   💪 These partnerships represent an opportunity for the regional cluster and stakeholders to align with Clean Aviation’s technical roadmap, creating new opportunities, in particular for #SMEs and #research organisations, and supporting disruptive technologies that will shape the future of sustainable flight. Furthermore, they exemplify how synergies between #HorizonEurope, the ERDF, and the #JustTransition fund can effectively support #innovation, #skills and #jobs creation at the regional level.    As a result, these partnerships contribute to the EU #competitiveness and sustainability goals, bringing us one step closer to a more sustainable aviation future! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dSrXPpAe OCCITANIE | Regione Campania | Regione Piemonte | Hamburg Aviation #SustainableFuture #EUClimateGoals #CleanAviation

✈️🍃 This article from the International Airport Review is very interesting, because talk about the significant advances in aircraft technology, focusing on the acceleration of the development of sustainable aircraft. It highlights the efforts being made in the aviation industry to adopt more environmentally friendly technologies, with the aim of reducing the carbon footprint of air travel. This shift towards sustainability represents a crucial step towards tackling the challenges of climate change in the aviation sector. #SustainableAviation #AircraftInnovation #GreenTechnology #AviationIndustry #EcoFriendlyTravel #ClimateAction #AerospaceEngineering #SustainableDevelopment