Aerospace Ambition

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 42 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Prof. Ulrich Schumann (DLR) is out!Talking PointsInfluential Mentors and Career Journey: Ulrich reflects on formative mentorships, including ties to Werner Heisenberg, and a career spanning fluid dynamics, turbulence, and contrail science.Contrail Science Essentials: An accessible explanation of contrail formation, persistence, and their climate impact, including the Schmidt Appleman Criterion and radiative effects.Advances in Contrail Research: Key milestones in understanding contrails, evolving public discourse on aviation's non-CO2 effects, and debates shaped by influential studies.Contrail Prediction Models: Insights into CoCiP's framework, integration with pycontrails, and advancements through observational datasets and modeling techniques.Future of Contrail Management: Exploring bold visions for contrail mitigation, trial strategies, and the role of contrail science in sustainable aviation.GuestProf. Dr. Ulrich Schumann is a world leading expert in atmospheric physics. He earned his doctorate in Turbulence in 1973, was Director of the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at DLR the German Aerospace Center from 1982 until 2012, and now lectures on aviation climate impact at Technical University Munich.Professor Schumann is widely known for his seminal works on contrail science, contributing to the 1999 IPCC report and developing the contrail cirrus prediction tool CoCiP. He has also cooperated on various aviation research projects with the FAA, EUROCONTROL, NATS, ECMWF, airlines and engine industry.

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 41 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Dr Regina Pouzolz (Deutsche Aircraft) is out!Talking PointsWhat makes the regional aviation market unique, and how does it shape Deutsche Aircraft's focus?Why has Deutsche Aircraft chosen e-kerosene for its D328-eco turboprop over alternatives like hydrogen or battery-electric solutions?What were the key findings from the Climart project about contrail formation with "non-drop-in fossil kerosene"?How important are fuel standards like those set by ASTM for advancing sustainable aviation technologies?What are the biggest technical and regulatory challenges in bringing the D328-eco to market, and how is Deutsche Aircraft addressing them?GuestRegina has nearly two decades of experience in aerospace and a passion for minimizing aviation's environmental footprint. She previously worked at Airbus' Future Projects Office in Toulouse and as a Senior Consultant at McKinsey. Later, at MTU Aero Engines, Regina played a pivotal role in integrating climate impact assessments into the evaluation of future engine concepts. She now is the Director of Sustainable Flight at Deutsche Aircraft.

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 40 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Dr Alexandru Rap (University of Leeds) is out!Talking PointsKey drivers of aviation's climate impact: CO₂, contrails, NOₓ, and their interactionsContrail formation factors: humidity, engine efficiency, and soot emissionsAdvances in modelling persistent contrails and mitigating their warming effectsFuel innovations: reducing soot with bio-kerosene, e-kerosene, and hydrotreatingHydrogen aviation's potential: increased water vapour vs reduced soot emissionsLessons from military aviation on contrail avoidance for climate mitigationGuestAlex is an Associate Professor in Atmospheric Science at the University of Leeds' School of Earth and Environment. Two of his many areas of expertise are aviation's climate impact and contrail parameterisations for climate models. He led his university's work for the ATI that is the UK Aerospace Technology institute, as part of the FlyZero program and is now working with Airbus and Rolls-Royce on the Contrails Assessment for future aircraft and propulsion architectures and aerosol cloud interactions.

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 39 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Maxime Gariel (Joby Aviation) and Irina Muntean (Technical University of Munich) is out!Talking PointsHow did Maxime's role change when Xwing was acquired by Joby?Why invest in eVTOLs when helicopters already exist?From a technical perspective, could aircraft fly autonomously today, even without full regulatory approval?How far along is Joby in developing autonomous capabilities for its aircraft, and what are the biggest technological challenges to achieving full autonomy in urban air mobility?How does Joby leverage AI-driven technologies to enhance navigation, obstacle detection, and real-time decision-making in its autonomous systems?GuestMaxime is a leader in autonomous flight. He has started his career with internships at NASA, earned a PhD from Georgia Tech, and then did post-doctoral research at MIT, all of which in the field of aviation. After MIT, he worked at Rockwell Collins and later co-founded X-Wing in 2016, where he was president and CTO. X-Wing develops modular autonomy technology, which makes any aircraft capable of flying autonomously. This summer, X-Wing was acquired by Joby Aviation and Maxime now leads their autonomy team.

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 38 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Frank Opel (PACE) is out!Talking PointsWhy is contrail management still seen as less urgent compared to other sustainability measures, despite its potential for immediate climate impact?As airlines explore contrail management, is real-time tactical adjustment more practical than pre-tactical strategic planning?Is competition between companies accelerating innovation in sustainable aviation technologies, or does it create unnecessary challenges?What role does reliable data linkage and forecasting accuracy play in executing effective contrail management strategies?How do airlines overcome technological and financial hurdles to adopt real-time flight optimization tools?What future advancements, such as better forecasting models or onboard humidity sensors, could enhance contrail management solutions?Where does contrail management sit on the Gartner Hype Cycle for emerging technologies in aviation?GuestFrank is a seasoned expert in flight operations and aviation technology. Frank's career spans nearly 12 years at PACE, where he has steadily worked his way up to become the Director of the Flight Operations Line of Business. His journey began with a strong academic foundation, earning both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Aviation Engineering and Aviation Logistics from Technische Hochschule Wildau. For his final thesis, he collaborated with DLR to delve into flight testing and simulation, an experience that set the stage for his later achievements.Resourceshttps://sponsored.bloomberg.com/article/google-sustainability/ai-is-helping-mitigate-aviations-climate-impact

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 37 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Carl Dietrich (Jump Aero) is out!Talking PointsAmbition & Emergency Response: Discussion on ambition and Jump Aero's focus on a manned platform for emergency response, highlighting the unique value and use cases for first responders in ambulance deserts.Integration & Demand: Exploring the integration of Jump Aero's eVTOLs into current systems and assessing demand across various emergency applications (EMS, firefighting, law enforcement).Regulatory Landscape: Overview of regulatory challenges at federal and local levels, with comparisons between US FAA and EU EASA standards for VTOL certification.eVTOL Design & Construction: Key challenges in building and certifying a manned eVTOL, including the complexity of constructing manned vs. unmanned platforms and cost considerations for prototypes.Future Tech & AI: Role of data-driven AI tools in Jump Aero's operations, potential for autonomous response vehicles, and the future of aerial mobility through dual-use applications.GuestCarl Dietrich is the founder and President of Jump Aero, a company on the forefront of emergency response aviation.

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 36 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Dr Paul Hodgson (Aviation Impact Accelerator) is out!Talking PointsAviation Impact Accelerator: Paul explains how they're bridging academia and industry for a sustainable aviation future.Four Big Goals: We break down the report's essential goals for aviation by 2025.Contrail Avoidance: Urgency around large-scale trials could help rapidly cut contrail climate impact.Living Labs: Can real-world trials with high flight participation reduce contrail uncertainty?Sustainable Fuel: We discuss the potential of truly scalable, cross-sector low-carbon fuel production.Energy Impact: Why policy must consider aviation's effects on wider electricity grids and fuel sources.Additionality: Verifying SAF energy sourcing as renewable demand rises is crucial for climate goals.Policy Motivation: How should we balance incentives and penalties to drive sustainable aviation?GuestDr. Paul Hodgson is the Technical Director of the Aviation Impact Accelerator or AIA. A chemical engineer by training, he joined the AIA in 2020, before which he completed an online MBA, and co-founded a hydrogen distribution start-up as CTO. Paul's earlier research—on carbon capture in cement/steel and innovations in biofuel production—has become increasingly relevant to climate-neutral aviation. He continues to teach process modeling and synthesis as a lecturer and Bye-Fellow at Churchill College, Cambridge.Relevant StudiesAviation Impact Accelerator, University of Cambrigde: Five Years to Chart a New Future for Aviation, September 2024 (https://report.aiazero.org/)Finlay Asher, Safe Landing, Expert Talk: ‘Five Years to Chart a New Future for Aviation,' 03 October 2024 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28Z24ej4oSU)

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 35 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Professor Marc Stettler (Imperial College London) is out!Talking PointsContrail Avoidance: From Theory to Practice: We dive into the evolution of non-CO2 climate effects in aviation and how recent advancements in science and technology are paving the way for the ambitious "Operation Blue Skies" by 2030.⁠The Challenge of Predicting ISSRs: What makes identifying Ice Supersaturated Regions, where contrails form, so difficult? We explore the scientific and technological hurdles in creating a reliable contrail avoidance system.⁠Aligning Aviation with the Paris Agreement: How should aviation's climate targets be set to meet the 2050 temperature goals, and what changes in strategy and regulation are needed to achieve this?⁠Fuel Burn vs. Climate Impact: Can contrail avoidance be justified despite a small increase in fuel consumption? We unpack a study's findings on re-routing and discuss the trade-offs airlines face.⁠Uncertainty Simplified: What does "uncertainty" really mean in the context of contrail detection and avoidance? Marc breaks it down in simple terms for everyone to understand.⁠Living Labs for Airspace Trials: The report calls for large-scale "Airspace-Scale Living Labs" to test contrail avoidance systems. What will it take to make this a reality, and how can we ensure they generate useful data?⁠Coordinating with Air Traffic Control: What challenges does the aviation industry need to overcome to implement contrail avoidance without disrupting air traffic management?GuestProfessor Marc Stettler is a leading expert in transport and environment, directing the Transport & Environment Laboratory at Imperial College London. His research focuses on the climate and health impacts of transportation, with a particular emphasis on emissions and air quality across different modes of transport. With a background in physics, maths, and engineering, Marc's insights bring a unique perspective to the challenges facing sustainable aviation.

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 34 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Marylin Bastin (EUROCONTROL) is out!Talking Points•⁠ ⁠Eurocontrol's Mission: Discover the vital role Eurocontrol plays in shaping the future of aviation, as they bridge the gap between industry leaders and policymakers in the push for greener skies.•⁠ ⁠‘Sustainable' Fuels Dilemma: Can the aviation sector achieve a balance between sustainability and the limited supply of biomass for alternative fuels? We explore the possibilities—and the tough choices ahead.•⁠ ⁠The Energy Investment Hurdle: As society pivots away from fossil fuels, we dig into the financial challenge of meeting aviation's energy demands while striving for a cleaner, more sustainable future.•⁠ ⁠Tackling Contrail Management: How do you roll out contrail management strategies across entire fleets or even regions? We unpack the logistical hurdles and the potential for impact.•⁠ ⁠Growth vs. Sustainability: Aviation is currently built on increasing passenger numbers, but can sustainability be woven into the industry's DNA just as deeply as safety? We discuss how the sector can balance these seemingly opposing priorities.GuestMarylin Bastin is the head of aviation sustainability at EUROCONTROL. An engineer by training, she has worked in ATM for over 20 years: first in the Belgian ANSP (Skeyes) and since 2020 at EUROCONTROL. Her experience in the UN's Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) makes for an exciting discussion on energy's pivotal role in aviation's future. In our conversation, we dive into strategies and technologies that will help aviation move away from fossil kerosene.Relevant Studies1.⁠ ⁠“Flying on Electricity and Hydrogen in Europe” by the Alliance for Zero Emissions Aviation (AZEA) from June 20242.⁠ ⁠“Long-haul Flight Decarbonisation: When Can Cutting-Edge Energies & Technologies Make a Difference?” by Eurocontrol (Think paper #21) from September 20233.⁠ ⁠“Five years to Chart a New Future for Aviation” by the University of Cambridge's Aviation Impact Accelerator from September 2024

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 33 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Jörg Buxbaum (Deutsche Flugsicherung) is out!Talking PointsDo we need to hire more ATCOs to manage projected aviation growth, or is there another industry solution?What is our primary goal, considering the environment alongside safety, capacity, and cost?How does continuous descent operations complicate maintaining safe separation distances?How can AI systems enhance human performance through human-machine teaming?How will increased automation change the roles and responsibilities of air traffic controllers?What are the potential AI applications during a flight?In contrail management, what is a controversial opinion you hold?How do you balance efficient air traffic management with reducing contrail formation?What is your plan for providing contrail region data to your controllers?GuestJörg Buxbaum works in the DFS research department. After graduating in aerospace engineering in 1997, he began his career at Frankfurt Airport and soon transitioned to air traffic control. He started as an assistant to the managing director of Technical Operations and subsequently held several leadership positions, including head of Frankfurt approach control. After a period with the FAA, i.e. the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, he returned to DFS in 2009 as a team leader at the DFS research center, where he is responsible for technical and operational future developments.

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 32 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Jonas Sperling (Lufthansa Systems) is out!Talking PointsWhat is Lufthansa Systems, and what role does it play in promoting sustainable aviation?What is the primary objective of the DKULT project, and what makes its approach unique?What role does Lufthansa Systems play in this project, and why do we need mathematicians and computer scientists in this?What is an optimizer? What needs to be optimized?How do airlines factor in the costs associated with avoiding contrails?Lufthansa Systems provides optimized routes but relies on climate data for accuracy. How do you ensure transparency with users regarding the quality and reliability of these optimal routes, given the dependency on climate data?What is the TF100 project about, and what role does Lufthansa Systems play in it?How do real-world trials enhance our understanding compared to simulations?How do you see the balance between operator initiated and VS. ANSP-managed contrail avoidance?GuestJonas Sperling has had a deep ambition in aviation for a long time. He began his journey with Lufthansa Systems in 2019 as a dual student in Applied Informatics and has since become a full-time software engineer, contributing significantly to the D-KULT project, where he's been working on integrating climate costs into flight optimization processes.

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 31 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Andrew Chen (RMI) is out!Talking Points• What does your research reveal that was previously unknown?• Why has the Contrail Impact Taskforce gone for a 100-pages PDF report and who was this intended to reach?• Should researchers take a more active role in communicating the importance of the problem on platforms beyond research papers?• If the measurement of the climate impact, as opposed to modelling of this effect, is still a todo, how do we know that we need to act already?• How do you respond to stakeholders claiming that even four trials the certainty is not enough?• What does the statement about the inescapability of GWP100 in climate impact accounting mean, and shouldn't we advocate for more ambitious metrics given its limitations and the urgency of climate goals?• Why does the report not make a clear recommendation regarding the scope of the aviation MRV for non-CO2 effects?• Given that CORSIA currently focuses on CO2, have we reached a point where the science and forecasting of contrails and their radiative forcing is advanced enough to consider a future version of CORSIA that includes non-CO2 effects like contrails?GuestAndrew Chen is the principal for aviation decarbonization at RMI, where he leads the aviation team's efforts to accelerate the transition to net-zero air transport. With over 15 years of experience in sustainability strategy, environmental impact assessment, and emissions management, Andrew is a passionate and experienced leader in the field of decarbonization.

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 30 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Prof. Paul Williams (University of Reading) is out!Talking Points• What caused turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight in May?• How does climate change affect aviation?• What is clear-air turbulence (CAT) and can it be predicted?• What is the relationship between clear-air-turbulance regions and ISSRs? Is there the risk to avoid • one thing and divert into another?• How have your algorithms reduced severe CAT events?• Will turbulence change how people view aviation?GuestPaul Williams is Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Reading. Educated in physics to PhD level at Oxford, he specialises in atmospheric turbulence, jet streams, numerical modelling, and climate change. He co-developed an award-winning aviation turbulence forecasting algorithm that is now being used operationally, and he has pioneered research into the effects of climate change on turbulence. He has published two books and over 70 scientific papers in leading journals, including Nature. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and the Royal Meteorological Society, and he is a consultant to Guinness World Records on extreme atmospheric events.

Episode 29 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Dr Vincent Meijer (TU Delft) is out!Talking Points• What's it like working with Steven Barrett?• How does your research contribute to legislation on non-CO2 effects?• How do uncertainties impact the contrail prediction pipeline?• Can ground cameras enhance contrail prediction accuracy?• How does the water budget affect persistent warming contrails?GuestDr Vincent Meijer recently completed his PhD at the Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, under Prof. Steven Barrett. His research focused on remote sensing of contrails and improving contrail forecasting. Vincent is now an Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology in the Aircraft Noise and Climate Effects group within the hashtag#Aerospace hashtag#Engineering faculty. He is also involved in EU projects like BeCoM (Better Contrail Mitigation).Linkedin Profiles• Vincent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-meijer-290404123• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Resources• Meijer, Vincent R; "Satellite-based Analysis and Forecast Evaluation of Aviation Contrails.”; PhD thesis; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dXW-rMJPAAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 28 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Eóghain Mitchison (easyJet) is out!Talking Points• What is the MRV, and why is it important to make aviation more sustainable?• What should be the scope of the MRV for non-CO2 effects, and why?• How do you perceive lobbying activities around contrail management?• How much of a fuel penalty would easyJet be willing to pay? • Does easyJet measure, report and verify already?• Who would suffer the most from a reduction in scope?GuestEóghain Mitchison is a Senior Policy Manager at easyJet. He represents easyJet in discussions with the EU and national governments on technical aspects of government policy, with a focus on climate regulations. His recent work has been centered on the 'Fit for 55' package of climate legislations, including the EU SAFs mandate (ReFuelEU) and the revision of the EU ETS.AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 27 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Prof. Manuel Soler (Carlos III University of Madrid) is out!Talking Points• What are the goal and scope of E-CONTRAILS?• How can we address the delays in data availability from the Meteosat Third Generation satellite, and how will E-CONTRAILS handle this issue?• How can neural networks assist in assessing water vapor measurements? (Question from Dr Carmen Emmel)• Was the attention given to the topic of ground-based observation at the Pycontrails event justified?• Is the research community overly dependent on CoCiP?• Should the MRV place greater reliance on observational data?GuestManuel Soler is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at UC3M in Madrid. He serves as the Director of the Doctoral Program in Aerospace Engineering, leads the UC3M Aeronautical Operations Laboratory, and co-founded the Spin-Off AI-Methods. His research focuses on mitigating the climate impact of aviation, particularly contrails. Manuel Soler has participated in numerous European projects related to contrails (e.g., FLYATM4E and ALARM, where he helped develop the ClimaCCF library). He is currently the coordinator of the E-CONTRAIL project, which aims to develop artificial neural networks (utilizing remote sensing detection methods) to predict the climate impact of contrails and aviation-induced cloudiness. This work contributes to a better understanding of the non-CO2 impact of aviation on global warming and helps reduce associated uncertainties, essential steps towards green aviation.Linkedin Profiles• Manuel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-soler-32716335/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Resources• Abolfazl Simorgh, Manuel Soler. Pathways to Sustainable Aviation: Aligning Flight Plans with Climate Goals, 03 June 2024, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4355046/v1AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 26 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Dr Carmen Emmel & Dr Björn-Rüdiger Beckmann (Deutscher Wetterdienst) is out!Talking Points• What problem are you trying to solve in project MEFKON?• Why is it so hard to sense relative humidity at cruising altitude?• How does MEFKON relate to IAGOS?• What can airlines offer in terms of humidity data back to the researchers on routine flights?• What is the role of DWD in the D-KULT project, and what is the next milestone?• On how many actual, real-world flights will the testing of contrail management be conducted on and where?• If you were policymaker, what policies would you put in place to help optimization for contrail management?GuestsDr Carmen Emmel holds a PhD in atmospheric science and has spent a decade in atmospheric research and forecasting. For the past five years, she has been with the German Weather Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst, DWD), where she coordinates meteorological aircraft-based observations, such as AMDAR. She is a prominent expert in aircraft-based observations, contributing to several EUMETNET and WMO committees, particularly focusing on humidity measurements. Carmen also serves as the vice chair of the WMO's Expert Team on Aircraft Based Observations and leads the subgroup on water vapour measurements.Dr Björn-Rüdiger Beckmann, a Senior Aviation Meteorology Expert at DWD. Björn earned his diploma in physics with a thesis in agricultural meteorology and completed his PhD in climatology impact studies on Baltic Sea storm surges. His career spans over two decades at DWD, beginning as a weather forecaster and moving into aeronautical meteorology. He focuses on commercial aviation, climate change impacts on aviation, and climate change mitigation. Björn has also contributed to the European MET community and works with various organizations on climate-optimized flying and aviation safety.Linkedin Profiles• Carmen & Björn: n/a• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Resources• MEFKON: https://www.dwd.de/EN/research/projects/mefkon/mefkon_node.html• D-KULT: https://www.dwd.de/DE/fachnutzer/luftfahrt/download/produkte/luftfahrt_und_klima/d_kult_info.pdf;jsessionid=9246EC00714DD728A0974AF8A037DF81.live21061?__blob=publicationFile&v=1AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 25 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Jeremy Thomson (BALPA) is out!Talking Points• What current initiatives are being implemented on the flight deck to promote more sustainable aviation and operations, and how are pilots incentivised?• What baseline should be used to measure the efficiency and fuel penalties of contrail management?• Who should take ownership of contrail management—should it be a centralized (ATM) or decentralized (operators/pilots) decision?• What can tech players like Google do to make your life easier when you are avoiding contrails?• What actions can pilots take to encourage their airlines to explore contrail avoidance?• What measures have been introduced to make taxiing more efficient?GuestJeremy Thomson is the Vice Chair of the Environment Study Group of BALPA, which is the British Airline Pilot Association. He graduated in Theoretical Physics and has held various roles in science communication and renewable energy technologies. In 2012, he began training as a short-haul airline pilot. Jeremy has been an active volunteer representative on several BALPA flight safety groups and founded their Environment Study Group in 2020. This group focuses on understanding aviation's environmental impact, exploring reduction strategies, and analyzing upcoming environmental regulations and policies and their effects on BALPA members' careers.Linkedin Profiles• Jeremy: n/a• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Resources• BALPA: https://www.balpa.org/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 24 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Sebnem Erzan (Google) is out!Talking Points• What is Google's role in promoting sustainable aviation?• How does Google determine whether to open-source vs. to commercialize?• What was the setup and outcome of Google's contrails project in 2023?• What can others learn from Google to create a media buzz around science?• Where is collaboration working well and where could it be improved?• What role do consumers play in making aviation more sustainable?• What challenges exist with including non-CO2 effects in the Travel Impact Model?GuestSebnem Erzan is the Head of Travel Sustainability & Transport, Global Partnerships at Google, based in Zurich, Switzerland. With over 12 years at Google, she has held several key positions, including Head of Business Development for EMEA and Head of Channel Sales for Turkey, Middle East, and Africa. Sebnem holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Economics from the Bosphorus University, and she has completed additional executive education at Duke University and the University of Exeter. Her expertise spans strategy, business development, digital marketing, and sustainability.Linkedin Profiles• Sebnem: https://ch.linkedin.com/in/sebnem-erzan-4aab563• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Resources• Google Project Contrails: https://sites.research.google/contrails/• Travel Impact Model: https://travelimpactmodel.org/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 23 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Jo Dardenne from Transport & Environment is out!Talking Points• What is T&E and what is its role in sustainable aviation?• How do you balance economic growth with climate goals• What would it take for T&E to recognise the efforts of SESAR as sufficiently credible to give confidence that the sector is on the right track to decarbonize?• Why should companies prioritize synthetic fuels over crop-based biofuels for corporate travel?• Who is lobbying and how against the MRV scheme and contrail management?• What are the challenges and opportunities that Airbus faces in transitioning to hydrogen-powered planes and the potential impact on the environment?• How can we go from SAF pilot projects to final investment decisions and how does the T&E e-fuel tracker help?GuestJo Dardenne from “Transport & Environment” joined T&E in 2019 after spending four years at Grayling Brussels Public Affairs as a public affairs manager, where she led the transport practice. At T&E, she is the aviation director, managing sustainable aviation campaigns to mitigate the impact of this fast-growing source of greenhouse gases. Her work focuses on aviation taxation, the EU emissions trading system, and sustainable fuels. Jo graduated from ISMaPP in Paris, where she studied public and political management and communication, following three years of law studies.Linkedin Profiles• Jo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodardenne/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Resources• Roadmap to climate neutral aviation in Europe https://te-cdn.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/TE-aviation-decarbonisation-roadmap-FINAL.pdf• E-fuels for planes: with 45 projects, is the EU on track to meet its targets? https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/e-fuels-for-planes-with-45-projects-is-the-eu-on-track-to-meet-its-targets• Sustainable Aviation Fuels Sustainability Guide for Corporate Buyers https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/sustainable-aviation-fuels-sustainability-guide-for-corporate-buyers• Airbus, show us the money https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/airbus-show-us-the-money• Non-CO2 emissions: NGOs, airlines and aviation industry actors call upon the European Commission to monitor non-CO2 emissions on all flights https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/non-co2-emissions-ngos-airlines-and-aviation-industry-actors-call-upon-the-european-commission-to-monitor-non-co2-emissions-on-all-flightsAAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 22 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Alain Siebert from the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking is out!Talking Points• What is SESAR and what is its ATM masterplan?• What are significant ATM achievements?• How can we accelerate the introduction of parts of the novel technologies coming out of SESAR into operation to deploy it at scale?• What role do military conflicts play in ATM?• Is everyone aligned on the urgency to make ATM more sustainable?• At what scale should we do contrail management?GuestAlain Siebert is the Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking at the European Commission Agency. With a focus on modernizing European airspace, Alain sets the strategic direction for the EU's ambition to create the most efficient and environmentally friendly skies. His expertise guides innovation to meet policy goals, coordinating with the EASA and national bodies. Alain's career advanced from Air France to a strategic role at SAS Group, reinforced by a Master's degree in Technology & Innovation from Ecole Polytechnique.Linkedin Profiles• Alain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alain-siebert-833319/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Resources• SESAR 3 JU: https://www.sesarju.eu/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 21 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Chris Deseure from Thales is out!Talking Points• What is the role of Thales in the context of sustainable aviation?• What is the progress on Thales' tools to unlock "green capacity" in the airspace?• What are the objectives of the CONCERTO SESAR Project?• What are going to be the challenges in the certification of contrail management?• How is trustworthy AI defined in an aviation context?• How is AI being used for contrail avoidance or in ATM?GuestSince joining Thales in 2011, Chris Deseure has significantly shaped the design of critical embedded systems, with a focus on crew alerting systems. In 2017, he joined the strategic innovation management team of Thales AVS, where he led the launch of several disruptive projects, including the Thales Green Operations project in 2020. Currently, as Chief Product Owner, he oversees the development of Thales's products and services for green operations, driving sustainability in their sector.Linkedin Profiles• Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-deseure-9610b2a5/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Resources• Thales: https://www.thalesgroup.com/en• CONCERTO: https://www.concertoproject.eu/• PROVERT: https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/aerospace/press_release/air-france-atmosphere-cerfacs-cgx-dsna-onera-and-thales-joinAAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 20 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Michelle Bishop from CANSO is out!Talking Points• What is the role of CANSO & how does it contribute to sustainable aviation?• On which ATM technologies is the potential of 10% emission reduction in aviation based?• How does & will AI be integrated into highly safety-critical ATM systems?• Should tactical contrail management be airline-led or ANSP-led?• Which problems need to be overcome & which level of certainty is sufficient?• Will industry action on mitigating warming contrails be operationally wide-spread in the next 5 years?• How are military conflicts such as the Ukraine War affect air traffic management?GuestMichelle Bishop works for CANSO — the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, which represents 94 ANSPs (Air Navigation Service Provider) globally. As the overseer of CANSO's global programmes, Michelle plays a pivotal role in leading the strategy for Air Traffic Management. She spearheads the efforts of over 20 international workgroups, dedicated to identifying and fostering the adoption of best practices across the globe. Additionally, Michelle is responsible for industry relations with other aviation stakeholders and for CANSO's activities at ICAO as the voice of ATM.Resources• https://canso.org/Linkedin Profiles• Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-bishop-a3847838/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/

Episode 19 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Sian Andrews from the NATS is out!Talking Points• What is the role of NATS in (sustainable) air traffic management?• What will be the limiting factor for the projected growth in air transport?• What is the unique approach which the CICONIA (SESAR) project takes?• What is the planned Concept of Operations for contrail mitigation?• What are alternatives to closing down entire airspace in ANSP led approaches?• What separates low TRL research projects from commercial solutions already out there?• How does the ISLAND project move waiting times out of the air onto the ground?• How can we leverage satelite-based ADS-B more?GuestSian Andrews is the SESAR Environmental Lead at NATS. Since joining NATS in 2005 as a trainee Air Traffic Controller and moving on to live training in Area Control, Sian has been an integral part of the SESAR team within the Airspace and Future Operations department at NATS. She concentrates on research that aims to yield environmental benefits and serves as the lead for NATS on contrails. In the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking CICONIA project, she heads the validation work package focusing on contrail mitigation and also contributes to the SESAR 3 Green-GEAR project, which deals with environmental route charging. Outside of work Sian is also a long-term volunteer for a developmental charity, (Christian Aid) campaigning for climate justice and the eradication of poverty.Resources• NATS Blog Post on Contrail Avoidance: https://nats.aero/blog/2023/12/leading-the-way-in-contrail-avoidance/ • CICONIA Web Page: https://www.sesarju.eu/news/ciconia• Sian's Presentation at Eurocontrol in Dec. 2023: https://www.youtube.com/live/xzkozvDYB_A?si=PTyUxNMjxJZ9qxLN&t=17284 • 4 webinars by Eurocontrol on ‘Making TMAs more efficient': https://learningzone.eurocontrol.int/ilp/pages/mediacontent.jsf?mediaId=21032151&catalogId=896260• Eurocontrol Paper, 2023, “Reducing CO2 emissions of arrivals by acting on departure times - A perspective for 30 European airports”: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361005587_Control_of_airborne_delays_by_adjusting_ground_delays_an_option_to_reduce_CO2_emissions • Eurocontrol Paper, 2022, “Control of airborne delays by adjusting ground delays: an option to reduce CO2 emissions?”: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371199346_Reducing_CO2_emissions_of_arrivals_by_acting_on_departure_times_-_A_perspective_for_30_European_airports Linkedin Profiles• Sian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sian-andrews-36724336/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 18 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Haldane Dodd from the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) is out!Talking Points• What sets the ATAG apart from typical non-profit organizations in aviation?• Why are contrails not yet included on the ATAG aviation facts page?• Has every stakeholder in the aviation industry understood the significance of non-CO2 effects?• Which problems need to be solved for contrail avoidance to be scaled beyond trials?• Is the European Commission taking the right approach to support the process?• How far are we off in terms of reaching net-zero targets by 2050?• Which role does the risk of global tipping points play?• What policies will be needed to motivate oil producers to produce more SAFs?GuestHaldane is the Executive Director at the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). Previously, he was head of communications and advocacy at ATAG and communications manager with Airports Council International. Haldane started his aviation career at the listed company Auckland International Airport Limited, which runs New Zealand's busiest airport. He has a background in broadcast media and holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies.Resources• ATAG Aviation Facts: https://atag.org/facts-figures/Linkedin Profiles• Haldane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haldanedodd/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 17 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Dr Dan Rutherford from The International Council on Clean Transportation is out!Talking Points• Why is 2035 a good timescale to set sustainable aviation goals?• How should we trade of carbon-intensity goals versus absolute emissions goals?• Should we prioritize quantify or quality of SAFs during the scale-up?• Why are OEMs' delivery projections concerning with regard to sustainable aviation?• How good do weather models have to be for contrail management to be adopted at scale?• Are papers stressing uncertainty in the mitigation of non-CO2 effects of aviation helpful?• When is contrail warming going to be integrated into the Travel Impact Model?• What is the Science Based Targets initiative?• Is it fair to compare supersonic flight with advanced air mobility sustainabilitywise?GuestDr Dan Rutherford is the ICCT's first Senior Director of Research for Marine and Aviation, where he focuses on developing policies to reduce emissions from planes and ships with national and international regulators. An expert in fuel efficiency and emission reduction in international transport, he has contributed to environmental policies at the UN's International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and International Maritime Organization for over ten years. Dan holds a B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota Morris and a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and Science from Stanford University.Resources• ICCT Technology Pathway: https://theicct.org/publication/global-aviation-vision-2050-align-aviation-paris-jun22/• Travel Impact Model: https://travelimpactmodel.org/• ICCT & MIT Study on Supersonic Flight: https://theicct.org/publication/aviation-global-supersonic-safs-feb22/Linkedin Profiles• Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-rutherford-b179652/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 16 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Dr Adam Durant from SATAVIA is out!Talking Points• Why did Adam switch from an academic to an entrepreneurial career?• What makes SATAVIA a startup, and why is a for-profit setup the best way to success?• How does SATAVIA perform contrail avoidance, and how does it integrate with existing flight planning?• How can airlines get locked in to do contrail management beyond one-off marketing events?• What makes Adam confident that his carbon credit scheme will find widespread adoption?• How much better is SATAVIA's weather model than what is publicly available?• What are the results from trials with 12 airline operators & is uncertainty really a problem?• How will AI transform the weather prediction pipeline in the future?GuestDr Adam Durant is a distinguished figure at the nexus of environmental science and the aviation industry. With a foundational career in volcanic ash research, his work gained prominence following the Icelandic eruptions in 2010, which significantly impacted European aviation. This experience led to crucial collaborations with Airbus and EasyJet, flight-testing volcanic ash detection technology. In 2013, leveraging his expertise and entrepreneurial vision, Adam founded SATAVIA, a Cambridge-based company focused on providing decision intelligence for aviation. It was founded to transform the relationship between aviation and the atmospheric environment. Prior to SATAVIA, he held positions at the University of Cambridge and the Norwegian Institute for Air Research, contributing significantly to the field of atmospheric science and aviation safety.ResourcesSATAVIA: https://satavia.com/Study with KPMG: https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/insights/2024/01/contrails-aviation-2030.htmlLinkedin ProfilesAdam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjdurant/Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 15 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Nicolas Meijers from Estuaire is out!Talking Points• What made Nicolas found Estuaire?• Which problem does Estuaire solve, and why does it need a startup?• What is the value product of Estuaire, and who is competition?• How should we compare CO2- and Non-CO2 effects?• How should the avoidance of non-CO2 effects be regulated?• Why is now the right time to act against non-CO2 effects?• What did the recent study with KPMG reveal?GuestNicolas Meijers, an eager enthusiast of aviation, embarked on his journey in the world of aviation in Toulouse, obtaining his private pilot license. His educational path led him to MIT, where he achieved a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, specializing in air traffic operations and data analytics for the FAA. His career path has featured positions at a leading airport corporation and an AI startup, experiences that culminated in founding his own startup, Estuaire, together with his brother, Maxime.ResourcesEstuaire: https://estuaire.dev/Study with KPGM: https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/insights/2024/01/contrails-aviation-2030.htmlLinkedin ProfilesNicolas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-meijersMarius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 14 of the "Aerospace Ambition Podcast" featuring Dr Peter De Bock from the ARPA-E is out!Talking Points• How did Peter learn to tackle moonshots projects?• What is the ARPA model, and how is it similar to a hackathon?• Why is PRE-TRAILS a moonshot program?• What motivated Peter to pitch the PRE-TRAILS program to his leadership?• What are the technical and economic hypotheses?• How does PRE-TRAILS combine better sensors, observation mechanism and advanced models for better contrail prediction?GuestDr. Peter de Bock is a distinguished expert in electronics thermal management and aviation propulsion systems, currently directing programs at the ARPA-E. With a rich background that includes 18 years at GE Research as a Principal Engineer and numerous leadership roles in power and thermal management, Peter has been at the forefront of advancing electrification in aviation. He's an innovator with around 40 patents, chairs the K-16 committee on Heat Transfer in Electronics of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and boasts an impressive academic journey from the Netherlands to the University of Cincinnati.ResourcesARPA-E PRE-TRAILS Projects: https://arpa-e.energy.gov/technologies/exploratory-topics/aviation-contrailsARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit: https://www.arpae-summit.com/ AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 13 of the "Aerospace Ambition Podcast" featuring Kay Köhler from the Umweltbundesamt is out!Talking Points• What is the role of Umweltbundesamt - German Environment Agency?• How do you get from scientific discoveries to regulation?• Why did the first try to regulate contrails 15 years ago fail?• When will there be a prize tag on contrails?• What is CORSIA, what is the EU ETS?• Where do CORSIA and the EU ETS work together?• Where are loopholes for airlines in these systems?• How is uncertainty around CO2 equivalencies factored into allowances?GuestKay Köhler serves as a Senior Technical Officer in the Aviation Unit at the German Environment Agency (UBA). Holding both a Master in Public Administration and a Master in Aerospace Engineering, Kay previously oversaw emission protection, including noise and air pollution control for stationary installations, at the City of Berlin for approximately ten years. Since 2013, he has been employed at the UBA, concentrating on the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), and the non-CO2 impacts of aviation. Additionally, he participates in several European working groups related to aviation.AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n++++Heartfelt shoutout to Kieran: Keep pushing on this ‘long final' of handing in your PhD thesis!

Episode 12 of the "Aerospace Ambition Podcast," featuring Dr. Richard Moore, is now here!Talking Points• How does NASA make aviation more sustainable?• Why makes Chase Experiments so complex?• How does NASA collaborate with the DLR?• How do sustainable aviation fuels influence contrail formation?• What is the influence of newer engine technologies?• How does NASA decide which kind of SAF to investigate?GuestWe're thrilled to have Dr. Richard Moore of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration join our program. Richard, a Research Physical Scientist, has been with NASA's Langley Research Center's Science Directorate since 2014, where he contributes significantly to the NASA Langley Aerosol Research Group and the NASA Langley Lidar Applications Group. His focus is on studying atmospheric aerosols and their impacts on air quality, clouds, and climate. Using instrumented aircraft like the NASA DC-8, P-3B, and C-130, Richard directly observes aerosols and trace gases in the atmosphere, aiming to enhance our understanding of atmospheric components via NASA's spaceborne remote sensors. Resources• Very short video: https://youtu.be/ZMWXlUi68ng• Very short video: https://youtu.be/vuZhkaJzSHE• Short Video: https://youtu.be/CMU0b6CmGw0• 2021, Voigt et al. "Cleaner burning aviation fuels can reduce contrail cloudiness": https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-021-00174-yLinkedIn Profiles• Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardhmoore/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/• Kieran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-t-7b9952102/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 11 of the "Aerospace Ambition Podcast" has arrived, starring Dr Roger Teoh! Prepare for a captivating discussion!Talking Points• What was the unfinished business which made Roger come back to research?• What does he find so frustrating about uncertainties?• What are the top 4 factors influencing contrail climate forcing?• Are people aware of the actual effects of SAFs on contrail formation?• How is the contrail forecasting tool he & breakthrough are working on better than the existing CoCiP?• Should we do contrail avoidance? Should we fly less?GuestDr Roger Teoh is a visiting scholar from Imperial College London. Having earned his PhD in Aviation and the Environment from the same institution in 2020, Roger's research now focuses on the intersection of aviation and climate change. He is dedicated to assessing and reducing the climate effects of aviation emissions and contrail cirrus. It's a pleasure to have you with us today, Roger!Resources• 2023, Teoh et al. "A high-resolution Global Aviation emissions Inventory based on ADS-B (GAIA) for 2019–2021": https://egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/2023/egusphere-2023-724/LinkedIn Profiles• Roger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhsteoh/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/• Kieran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-t-7b9952102/• AAMBITION Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 10 of the "Aerospace Ambition Podcast" is here, featuring Dr Alejandro Block! Get ready for an engaging conversation!Talking Points• What is the role of IATA for achieving net-zero & which role do non-CO2 emissions play?• What are the certainty gaps for avoiding contrails?• Are too many or too few airlines trialling contrail avoidance?• How many aircraft do we need to gather enough in-situ humidity data?• Is the airspace really already too packed for any kind of operational contrail management?• What is the counterfactual scenario? Would a contrail form even if all flights avoid an ISSR region?• Why is his confidence low that we'll get to a good quantification of non-CO2 effects in 2024?• Are satellites good enough to be taken for contrail detection?GuestIt brings us great pleasure to feature Dr. Alejandro Block from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he serves as the Manager for New Energies and Technologies. Alejandro led the development of IATA's net-zero roadmap. Holding a PhD in aerospace propulsion, he is also a Research Visiting Fellow at Cranfield University and a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society. He has contributed extensively to international publications focusing on aviation emissions and environmental impact.Resources• IATA Non-CO2 Aviation Emissions: https://www.iata.org/contentassets/5499da2b3b7d46b3b13be4dad54a9689/policy-position-non-co2-aviation-emissions.pdfLinkedIn Profiles• Alejandro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-block/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/• Kieran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-t-7b9952102/• AAMBITION Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-newsletter

Welcome to Episode 9 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast,” featuring the one and only Prof. Steven Barrett (MIT). Join us for a riveting dialogue that promises to enlighten!Talking Points• Are we talking about contrail management too much?• How is ARPA-E with the PreTrails program related to Star Trek?• What has Steven's umbrella to do with predicting ISSRs?• What are the 3 biggest problems in running contrail management at scale?• Are we running the risk that false positives deviate flights into ISSRs hence creating a double negative effect?• Is the concept of “big hitters” helpful in preventing contrail cirrus warming?GuestSteven holds the prestigious H. N. Slater Professorship of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Leading the Aeronautics and Astronautics Department and directing the MIT Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment, he focuses on advancing the aviation field towards zero environmental impact. His areas of research include developing low emission propulsion technologies, contrail avoidance strategies, and assessing the sustainability of SAFs.Links• Steven: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrhbarrett/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/• Kieran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-t-7b9952102/• AAMBITION Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-newsletter

Welcome aboard Episode 8 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast,” featuring our distinguished guest, Joachim Majholm! Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!This time, we're excited to have Joachim Majholm join us. With a successful career as a business leader, serial entrepreneur, and adept communicator spanning two decades, Joachim is the founder of Blue Lines. This initiative is dedicated to raising awareness about the environmental impacts of contrails and accelerating the implementation of policies to mitigate the warming effects caused by airline contrails. Additionally, Joachim has recently taken on the role of Senior Consultant for Contrails at the Rocky Mountain Institute. Welcome, Joachim!Talking Points• How did Joachim get into contrails and founded Blue Lines? • What is the role of Blue Lines in this ecosystem? • Which airlines are spearheading contrail research and trials? • Why is it so hard to bring about change to airlines processes? • Why Is contrail avoidance not a case for startups? Would he ever invest? • How is the EU taking a startup approach to regulation?Links• Joachim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joachimmajholm/• Blue Lines: blue-lines.orgMarius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/• Kieran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-t-7b9952102/• AAMBITION Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-newsletterResources • Delta Air Lines: https://news.delta.com/business-imperative-delta-outlines-roadmap-more-sustainable-travel • Air France: https://corporate.airfrance.com/en/other-impacts-aviation-climate#sustainableaviation#climatetech#aambition#AerospaceAmbitionPodcast#Innovation

Welcome aboard Episode 7 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast,” featuring our esteemed guest Rémi Chevallier! Get ready for an engaging conversation!In today's episode 7, we're excited to introduce Rémi Chevallier, a doctoral candidate at ENAC and AIRBUS. With expertise in aviation, data science, optimization, and avionics, Rémi has recently made waves with his paper on detecting contrails using satellite and air traffic data. His work, which he showcased at the Sustainable Skies Conference, promises intriguing insights. A warm welcome to Rémi on the podcast!Discussion Highlights:• Rémi's innovative method for observing contrails: What sets it apart?• How does Rémi's approach differ from the methods of DLR & Google?• The limitations of satellite-only observations for contrail analysis.• The influence of weather conditions on predicting contrails.• Is it possible to assess contrails' climate impact from space?• The role of collaboration among aviation stakeholders in enhancing accuracy.• Debating if contrail avoidance is a comprehensive solution for aviation sustainability.LinksRémi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-chevallier/Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Kieran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-t-7b9952102/AAMBITION Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-newsletter

Embark on a journey with Episode 6 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring our distinguished guest Alejandra Martín Frías!We're excited to have Alejandra join us in this episode. A pioneer in the field of operational contrail management, Alejandra serves as the Head of Contrail Research and Sustainability at FLIGHTKEYS and is also deeply involved in an industrial PhD focusing on Contrail Mitigation strategies. Her innovative work was recently highlighted at the Sustainable Skies Conference, involving collaborations with major organizations such as Breakthrough, Google, and American Airlines.Talking Points:• Exploring FLIGHTKEYS' contribution to contrail management & its flight planning software products.• Understanding the advantages of integrating research directly into operational applications.• Examining the balance between simulated experiments & actual in-flight trials.• Investigating airlines' perspectives on contrail management & their acceptable fuel trade-offs.• Discussing alternative methods to the CoCiP model for predicting contrail formation.• Delving into how FLIGHTKEYS' cost optimizer in flight planning can incorporate contrail impact considerations.++++LinksAlejandra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandra-martin-frias/FLIGHTKEYS: https://flightkeys.com/Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Kieran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-t-7b9952102/AAMBITION Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-newsletter

In this episode 5, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Bethan Owen, a respected reader at The Manchester Metropolitan University and a distinguished United Nations co-rapporteur in the International Civil Aviation Organization Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection, through which she co-chairs the Emissions Regulations Group. Welcome to the podcast, Bethan!Talking Points:• Exploring the intersection of science and policymaking for real-world impact.• Debating the immediate implementation of contrail management and the need for operational trials.• Assessing the alignment between ICAO & EU on contrails, given the recent innovation fund tender by the European commission• Identifying aviation's Non-CO2 effects and the surrounding uncertainties.• Weighing the importance of CO2 reduction strategies against the "low-hanging fruit" of contrail management.• Comparing the Lee et al. studies from 2021 and 2023 (both of which she co-authored, links below).• Unravelling the roles of ICAO, CAEP, FAA, EASA in aviation rule making.Guiding the discussion on the complexities of mitigating non-CO2 aircraft emissions are Marius Wedemeyer and Kieran Tait.LinksBethan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethan-owen-9072bb126/Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Kieran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-t-7b9952102/AAMBITION Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-newsletterResources1. https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2023/ea/d3ea00091e2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S13522310203056893. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-20771-34. https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/environment/icao-aircraft-engine-emissions-databank5. https://www.icao.int/publications/documents/9889_cons_en.pdf

In today's Episode 4, we have the privilege of hosting Professor Ian Poll, a distinguished figure in the field of aerospace engineering. Renowned in both academic and industrial circles, Professor Poll is an emeritus professor at Cranfield University, former Chairman of the Defence Scientific Advisory Committee, and has held esteemed positions within the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering. He was also a member of NERC.Join us as we delve into Professor Poll's significant contributions to aerospace engineering. Our discussion will cover a range of thought-provoking topics including the dual role of aviation in the climate crisis, the concept of demand management within the aviation industry, strategies for contrail management, the potential of cooling clouds in combating climate change, and the metrics for assessing contrail management. We'll also examine the financial aspects of contrail management and the risks airlines face without proactive measures in this arena. Welcome to the show, Ian!Talking points• Why is aviation both part of the problem and part of the solution for the climate crisis? • What would demand management mean for the aviation industry? • What ways are there to implement contrail management? • Can cooling clouds be used to reverse climate change? • What is the right baseline which contrail management should be measured against? • What factors determine if a contrail is warming or cooling for the environment? • Where does contrail management end and where does geoengineering start? • Is there money to be made in contrail management? • Which risks are airlines running if they don't act proactively?++++LinkedIn Ian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-poll-9411a111/Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Kieran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-t-7b9952102/AAMBITION Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-newsletter++++Resources • Poll Schumann Model: https://elib.dlr.de/135592/1/Poll_Schumann_estimation_method_fuel_burn_performance_aircraft_cruise_part_1_fundamentals_2020.pdf

In today's Episode 3, we're thrilled to introduce Marc Shapiro, the Director of the Contrails team at Breakthrough Energy in the US. Marc and his team are at the forefront of developing innovative research tools aimed at reducing the aviation sector's impact on climate. Collaborating with renowned research groups like MIT and DLR, alongside tech giants such as Google, and operational bodies including Eurocontrol and the National Air Traffic Service, they're making significant strides in this challenging field. Contrails, those aircraft-induced clouds familiar to us all, account for 1-2% of the total global climate impact. Under Marc's leadership, the team at Breakthrough is pioneering efforts to predict where these clouds may form and assess their climate-warming potential. Today, we dive deep into the groundbreaking work of Marc and his team, exploring the challenges and opportunities in understanding and managing contrails' impact on our climate. So sit back, relax, and get ready to be enlightened by the remarkable advancements in aviation climate research. Welcome, Marc! Talking points: • Exploring the True Costs of Contrail Management• Comparing Strategies: Pre-tactical vs. Real-Time Contrail Management• The Role of AI and Weather Forecasting in Contrail Prediction• Inside Google & Breakthrough's Partnership: Advancing ML• Why the Contrail Problem Remains Largely Untouched by Startups• Progress Toward Climate-Optimized Air Travel: How Close Are We?• Future of Contrail Management: Regulations & Carbon Credits• The 2030 Vision for Contrail Management: Who Will Lead and Breakthrough Energy's Role ++++LinkedIn: Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapirml/ Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/ Kieran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-t-7b9952102/ AAMBITION Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-newsletter ++++Ressources: • Breakthrough Contrails: https://contrails.org/• Contrails Open Source Models: https://py.contrails.org/• Contrails Map: https://map.contrails.org/• Mobile App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/contrails-observer/id6454432163

In this Episode #2, we delve deep into the quest for achieving true net-zero climate impact in the aviation sector, with a special spotlight on Contrail Management and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Our esteemed guest, Nikhil Sachdeva, a Principal at Roland Berger's office in London, shares his expertise on the transition to eco-friendly aviation technologies. Nikhil, with his impressive background in Aerospace Engineering from Imperial College and an MBA from Harvard Business School, is a treasure trove of knowledge and insights. We cover a wide range of topics, including: • The concept of "circular SAF" and common misconceptions about SAF. • A look at Nikhil's study, “Aviation's Roadmap to True Zero” presented at COP27 and his latest findings presented at COP28 on Circular SAFs. • The intricacies of lifecycle assessments in comparing different pathways to sustainable aviation and the level of certainty these assessments bring. • The role of contrail management in reducing aviation's climate impact and the scientific consensus on its operational implementation. • A critical discussion on the scalability and regulatory approaches for contrail management, along with the exploration of incentives for addressing all climate effects of aviation, including non-CO2 effects. • Nikhil's projections for the future of contrail management by 2030 and the risks airlines might face for not implementing solutions like contrail management. Join us as Nikhil Sachdeva, with his unique blend of technical prowess and strategic insight, navigates us through the complex landscape of sustainable aviation. Get ready for an episode packed with in-depth discussions, thought-provoking insights, and visionary perspectives on the future of our skies.

Tune in to an exhilarating episode of our podcast where we delve into the heart of climate action in the aviation sector with Finlay Asher, a Scottish mechanical engineer turned climate activist and founded Safe Landing NGO. Finlay's journey from designing future engine concepts at Rolls-Royce to becoming a vocal advocate for the environment is nothing short of inspiring.In this episode, we ask the hard-hitting questions: • How can we proactively prevent a climate crash and safeguard the future of aviation workers? • What fuels Finlay's daily drive to fight for environmental justice? • Discover how first principle thinking led to innovative demand management strategies in aviation. • Explore the intricacies of a carbon budget and its relevance to the Paris Agreement. • Uncover the role of the '300' or 'David against Goliath' in Finlay's life. • Envision a fair future where aeroplanes still grace our skies. Is it possible? • Dive into the debate on contrail management: is it the next step in sustainable aviation? • What are the factors determining whether carbon credits can work in the implementation of contrail avoidance? Finlay, with his unique blend of technical expertise and passion for sustainability, breaks down complex climate issues, making them accessible to all. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and maybe even a little challenged.Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!

Welcome to the Aerospace Ambition Podcast with your hosts, Marius and Kieran. In this teaser, we introduce our journey into the world of aviation, climate science, and AI. Marius, an aerospace engineer passionate about sustainability, and Kieran, a PhD researcher exploring aviation's climate impact, invite you to explore the pivotal advancements in sustainable aviation. Expect insightful discussions on aviation climate science, alternative fuels, policy, and technological developments. We'll feature interviews with scientists, industry leaders, and regulatory figures. Join us for informative and inspiring conversations, and don't forget to follow us on Spotify, Apple, or Google Podcasts. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and share your thoughts with us through our website. Get ready for a series of engaging episodes that delve into the future of aerospace and sustainability.Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-newsletterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aambitionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aambition