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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 146
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Is United’s aggressive approach to sustainability a model for the industry?
Welcome to the holiday edition of Sustainability in the Air, the world’s #1 podcast on sustainable aviation. Over the next couple of weeks, we will bring to you some of the finest conversations from …
How the Airbus ZEROe project will transform aviation
In this episode we talk to Bertrand Lestimé, ZEROe Market and Customers Leader at Airbus, who outlines the airframer’s multi-pronged strategy to reach net-zero.
Lestimé shares how Airbus is focusing o…
How Southwest Airlines maintains affordability while pursuing sustainability
In this episode we talk to Helen Giles, Managing Director of Environmental Sustainability at Southwest Airlines, who shares how the low-cost carrier is integrating sustainability into its operations.…
How Virent is using “nature’s carbon capturers” to make sustainable fuels
In this episode, we talk to Dave Kettner, President and General Counsel at Virent about the company’s innovative contributions to renewable energy and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future…
How to rethink tourism and aviation for a greener future
In this episode we talk to Dr Susanne Becken, Professor of Sustainable Tourism at Griffith University, Australia, who discusses various aspects of sustainable travel and its relationship with climate…
How World Energy is shaping the future of sustainable aviation fuel
In this episode we talk to Gene Gebolys, President and CEO at World Energy, the world’s first producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that has been in the business of renewable fuels for over 25 …
British Airways’ route to sustainability with BA Better World
In this episode, we talk to Carrie Harris, Director of Sustainability at British Airways, who discusses the airline’s commitment to net zero, and the overarching BA Better World sustainability strate…
Sustainability in the Air: Pioneering the Green Future of Aviation
In this episode, we speak with SimpliFlying’s CEO Shashank Nigam, and Head of Sustainability Dirk Singer, about the launch of their brand new book, ‘Sustainability in the Air.’
The aviation industry f…
What do climate activists really want?
In this episode we talk to Hiske Arts, Campaigner at Fossil Free NL (Fossielvrij NL), a Dutch citizens’ movement seeking to “break the power of the fossil fuel industry”.
Arts voices her concerns abo…
What does it take to produce an aircraft-worthy battery?
In this episode we talk to Nathan Millecam, President & CEO of Electric Power Systems (EP Systems) about designing the perfect battery to power electric aircraft.
Millecam’s company is a pioneer in ai…
How the Lilium Jet will open up new frontiers for eVTOLs
In this episode we talk to Daniel Wiegand, Co-founder & Chief Engineer for Innovation and Future Programmes at Lilium. He shares Lilium’s vision to revolutionise regional air mobility by building the…
How daa is establishing a blueprint for sustainable airport operations
In this episode we talk to Andrea Carroll, Group Head of Sustainability at daa, about how the global airport group is taking a holistic approach to sustainability and fostering a climate positive cul…
The non-profit working behind the scenes to get aviation to net zero by 2050
In this episode, we talk to Haldane Dodd, Executive Director at Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), about how the non-profit is assisting the aviation industry in its net-zero by 2050 journey.
Since 1…
How Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOLs are re-imagining the passenger experience of the future
In this episode, we talk to André Stein, Chief Strategy Officer at Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer.
Stein talks about the transformative potential of ele…
How Direct Air Capture technology could ensure long-term SAF supply
In this episode, we talk to Amy Ruddock, VP Europe and Middle East at Carbon Engineering.
Based in British Columbia, Canada, Carbon Engineering aims to combat climate change by globally implementing …
How we created the most successful podcast on sustainable aviation: Behind the scenes
In the special 50th episode, SimpliFlying CEO and host of the podcast, Shashank Nigam, reflects on the podcast's evolution from its inception on Earth Day 2022. He is joined by the SimpliFlying team …
Why transparency trumps accuracy while calculating carbon emissions
In this episode, we talk to Tom Kershaw, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Travelport, about how technology coupled with a transparent, collaborative approach can lead to a sustainable future.
SATAVIA wants to solve a majorly ignored aspect of aviation’s climate impact
SATAVIA wants to solve a majorly ignored aspect of aviation’s climate impact
In this episode, we talk to Adam Durant, Founder & CEO of SATAVIA, about the groundbreaking work being done in the field of…
How JetBlue plans to get to net zero by 2040 without stifling growth
In this episode, we talk to Sara Bogdan, Head of Sustainability and ESG at JetBlue Airways, one of the two airlines in the world planning to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 – a full decade ahead o…
The airline aiming for net zero 22 years before the industry target
The airline aiming for net zero 22 years before the industry target
In this episode, we talk to Maarten Koopmans, Managing Director of KLM Cityhopper about KLM’s bold gambit in utilising regional avia…