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Sustainability In The Air

Travel makes the world a smaller and better place. Aviation has bounced back. However, as we experience climate change, we worry about our environmental impact. Sustainability in The Air, the world’s first podcast dedicated to sustainable aviation. Every week, Shashank Nigam, the CEO of SimpliFlying, talks to Airline, airport, travel and technology executives to help make sense of the Wild-West scenario. Our mission is to show the many paths to net zero, for an industry that is one of the hardest to decarbonize. Whether you're a frequent flier, an airline Executive or just love traveling, if you care about sustainable global travel then welcome aboard. Our mission is to get you the latest insight from a top airline or technology C-level executive willing to share their organization's journey to building a sustainable future.Feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]. For more content about sustainable aviation visit our website simpliflying.com and join the movement. It’s about time.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
146
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Why Cathay believes in a “greener together” approach to sustainability

Why Cathay believes in a “greener together” approach to sustainability

In this episode, we speak with Grace Cheung, General Manager, Sustainability at Cathay, who shares insights about industry collaboration, and why she believes making aviation “greener together” requi…

00:54:17  |   Thu 13 Feb 2025
Why Mission Possible Partnership believes cross-sector collaboration can accelerate aviation’s path to net-zero

Why Mission Possible Partnership believes cross-sector collaboration can accelerate aviation’s path to net-zero

In this episode, we speak with Dick Benschop, Chair of the Board at Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), 

an alliance of climate leaders focused on supercharging efforts to decarbonise hard-to-abate se…

00:50:21  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
Why ClimateWorks Foundation believes strategic philanthropy is essential for the net zero transition

Why ClimateWorks Foundation believes strategic philanthropy is essential for the net zero transition

In this episode, we speak with Anna Stratton, Associate Director, Aviation at ClimateWorks Foundation, a global platform for philanthropy that has granted over $2 billion to climate solutions across …

00:47:17  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
How Heathrow’s SAF incentive aims to tackle critical barriers to adoption

How Heathrow’s SAF incentive aims to tackle critical barriers to adoption

In this episode, we speak with Matthew Gorman, Director of Carbon Strategy and Sustainability at Heathrow Airport

With 16 years at the helm of Heathrow's sustainability initiatives, Gorman shares ho…

00:48:56  |   Thu 23 Jan 2025
How Travalyst is transforming tourism through data-driven collaboration

How Travalyst is transforming tourism through data-driven collaboration

In this episode, we speak with Sally Davey, CEO of Travalyst. Founded in 2019 by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, Travalyst is a not-for-profit coalition that brings together leading companies from …

00:50:12  |   Thu 16 Jan 2025
How Climeworks is making Direct Air Capture a viable decarbonisation pathway

How Climeworks is making Direct Air Capture a viable decarbonisation pathway

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Christoph Gebald, co-founder and co-CEO of Climeworks, one of the world’s leading direct air capture (DAC) companies. Gebald shares insights into Climeworks’ journe…

00:50:20  |   Thu 09 Jan 2025
Best of 2024: How aviation executives are charting the course to net zero

Best of 2024: How aviation executives are charting the course to net zero

In this special holiday episode, we re-visit conversations with six aviation industry executives about their approaches to sustainability and decarbonisation.

  1. Scandinavian Airlines CEO Anko van der We…
00:26:39  |   Thu 02 Jan 2025
Best of 2024: Decoding the future of sustainable aviation fuel

Best of 2024: Decoding the future of sustainable aviation fuel

In this special holiday episode, we explore conversations with five industry leaders developing innovative sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production technologies.

  1. INERATEC CEO Tim Boeltken explains t…
00:24:27  |   Thu 26 Dec 2024
How engine innovation is powering aviation sustainability

How engine innovation is powering aviation sustainability

In this episode, we speak with Valérie Guénon, Vice President of Product Environment Policies at Safran Aircraft Engines. She shares insights into how the company aims to tackle its environmental cha…

00:56:08  |   Thu 19 Dec 2024
How business aviation can be the perfect testbed for sustainable aviation solutions

How business aviation can be the perfect testbed for sustainable aviation solutions

In this episode, we talk to Kennedy Ricci, President of 4AIR, who shares insights into how business aviation can accelerate sustainability initiatives that could benefit the entire industry. 

4AIR hel…

00:41:06  |   Thu 12 Dec 2024
Why airports should become energy innovation hubs, not just transport hubs

Why airports should become energy innovation hubs, not just transport hubs

In this episode, we speak with Christina Cassotis, CEO of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), who shares her ambitious vision for transforming the airport into a sustainable aviation hub. 

Cassoti…

00:45:46  |   Thu 05 Dec 2024
Why Cambridge’s Aviation Impact Accelerator believes the path to net-zero must be defined by 2030

Why Cambridge’s Aviation Impact Accelerator believes the path to net-zero must be defined by 2030

In this episode, we talk to Professor Robert Miller, Director of the Whittle Laboratory at the University of Cambridge, who shares why 2030 targets are crucial for the aviation industry’s transition …

00:55:11  |   Thu 28 Nov 2024
How Direct Air Capture can complement aviation’s sustainability toolkit

How Direct Air Capture can complement aviation’s sustainability toolkit

In this episode, we talk to Anna Stukas, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at 1PointFive, who shares insights into how direct air capture (DAC) technology works and its crucial role in aviatio…

00:52:50  |   Thu 21 Nov 2024
The perils of ignoring contrails in aviation’s race to net-zero

The perils of ignoring contrails in aviation’s race to net-zero

In this episode, we talk to Dr Florian Allroggen, Executive Director, Aerospace Climate & Sustainability, and a Research Scientist in MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, who shares insi…

00:48:58  |   Thu 14 Nov 2024
Why Airbus wants to build an ecosystem for hydrogen-powered flight

Why Airbus wants to build an ecosystem for hydrogen-powered flight

In this episode, we talk to Karine Guenan, Vice President of ZEROe ecosystem at Airbus, who shares insights into Airbus’s ambitious plans to bring hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft to market by 20…

00:54:53  |   Thu 07 Nov 2024
How data-driven decisions can speed up the transition to sustainable flying

How data-driven decisions can speed up the transition to sustainable flying

In this episode, we talk to Yann Cabaret, CEO of SITA FOR AIRCRAFT, the aircraft business arm of SITA Group. Cabaret shares how SITA’s technology can help airlines meet their sustainability goals thr…

00:41:42  |   Thu 31 Oct 2024
Why flight paths matter more than you think for climate change

Why flight paths matter more than you think for climate change

In this episode, we talk to Sian Andrews, SESAR Environmental Lead at NATS, UK’s leading provider of air traffic control services. She shares insights into how air traffic management can significantl…

00:47:26  |   Thu 24 Oct 2024
Why the world’s best-known explorer is backing hydrogen-powered flying

Why the world’s best-known explorer is backing hydrogen-powered flying

In this episode, we talk to Bertrand Piccard, renowned Swiss explorer, psychiatrist and clean technology pioneer. He shares insights into his ambitious Climate Impulse project that aims to set a hist…

00:58:01  |   Thu 17 Oct 2024
CATF wants us to re-think everything we know about sustainable aviation

CATF wants us to re-think everything we know about sustainable aviation

In this episode, we talk to Lee Beck, Senior Director for Europe and the Middle East, and Thomas Walker, Transportation Technology Manager at Clean Air Task Force (CATF), who share insights into inno…

00:57:15  |   Thu 10 Oct 2024
How SAS wants to pioneer sustainable aviation in Scandinavia

How SAS wants to pioneer sustainable aviation in Scandinavia

In this episode, we talk to Anko van der Werff, President & CEO of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), who shares insights into the airline’s ambitious sustainability initiatives and how they’re shaped by t…

00:47:52  |   Thu 03 Oct 2024
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