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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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Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
146
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Swissport believes greening the skies starts on the ground

Swissport believes greening the skies starts on the ground

In this episode, we talk to Nadia Kaddouri, former Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer for Swissport International, the leading provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling based …

00:45:53  |   Thu 03 Aug 2023
Why Universal Hydrogen is choosing a radical path to sustainability

Why Universal Hydrogen is choosing a radical path to sustainability

In this episode, we talk to Paul Eremenko, co-founder and CEO of Universal Hydrogen, a company that wants to make hydrogen-powered commercial flight a near-term reality. 

Universal Hydrogen’s first pr…

00:54:49  |   Thu 27 Jul 2023
easyJet believes hydrogen propulsion is the future of short-haul flying

easyJet believes hydrogen propulsion is the future of short-haul flying

In this episode, we talk to Jane Ashton, Sustainability Director at easyJet, Europe’s second-largest budget carrier. 

Ashton enumerates the six levers of sustainability that easyJet is working on to g…

00:30:19  |   Thu 20 Jul 2023
Why Widerøe Zero sees regional aviation as the pathway to airline sustainability

Why Widerøe Zero sees regional aviation as the pathway to airline sustainability

In this episode, we talk to Andreas Aks, CEO of Widerøe Zero, a subsidiary of the Norwegian airline Widerøe. 

Widerøe Zero has been set up as a consultancy-cum-incubator that seeks to shed the baggage…

00:47:34  |   Thu 13 Jul 2023
Joby wants to alleviate the pain and frustration of getting from home to your airline seat

Joby wants to alleviate the pain and frustration of getting from home to your airline seat

In this episode, we talk to Bonny Simi, Head of Air Operations and People at Joby Aviation. 

On our podcast, she explains why, thanks to over 10 years of designing, developing and testing, Joby is set…

00:59:42  |   Thu 06 Jul 2023
Why Oscar Munoz advocates a people-centric approach to sustainability

Why Oscar Munoz advocates a people-centric approach to sustainability

In this episode, we talk to Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines and recently retired Executive Chairman of the airline’s board. Munoz shares insights from his new book, “Turnaround Time”, a de…

00:49:45  |   Thu 29 Jun 2023
KLM wants to prove that sustainability can be good for business

KLM wants to prove that sustainability can be good for business

In this episode, we talk to Zita Schellekens, SVP Strategy & Sustainability at KLM who explains how a sustainable future can be achieved without sacrificing growth.

We’ll hear about KLM’s commitment t…

00:50:09  |   Thu 22 Jun 2023
How Air France plans to exceed the EU’s decarbonisation targets

How Air France plans to exceed the EU’s decarbonisation targets

In this episode, we talk to Vincent Etchebehere, Director of Sustainability and New Mobilities at Air France who maps out the airline’s short- and long-term pathways to net zero emissions.

We’ll also …

00:50:14  |   Thu 15 Jun 2023
Why SkyTeam believes the world needs “conscious travel”

Why SkyTeam believes the world needs “conscious travel”

In this episode, we talk to SkyTeam Alliance’s CEO Patrick Roux, who outlines the alliance’s role in enabling airlines’ net zero journey. He also discusses The Sustainable Flight Challenge, SkyTeam’s…

00:33:23  |   Thu 08 Jun 2023
Why Delta Air Lines believes the next frontier of sustainability is collaboration

Why Delta Air Lines believes the next frontier of sustainability is collaboration

In this episode, we talk to Amelia DeLuca, Chief Sustainability OfficerVice President, at Delta Air Lines. She shares how the next frontier of sustainability is collaboration – not only from collabor…

00:47:05  |   Thu 01 Jun 2023
Virgin Atlantic’s 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel gambit

Virgin Atlantic’s 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel gambit

Later this year, Virgin Atlantic will conduct the world’s first net zero transatlantic flight powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). If all goes well, it could set the stage for much cleane…

00:48:08  |   Wed 19 Apr 2023
Why CarbonClick wants airlines to work on reduction strategies before offsetting

Why CarbonClick wants airlines to work on reduction strategies before offsetting

Carbon offsetting is a frequently used solution for mitigating excessive emissions, especially in aviation. The solution however, is not without its fair share of controversies.

In this episode, we ta…

00:39:07  |   Wed 12 Apr 2023
Embraer’s ambitious roadmap for decarbonising regional aviation

Embraer’s ambitious roadmap for decarbonising regional aviation

Aircraft are the heart of aviation. Making efficient and greener aircraft is possibly the most effective way to cut the industry’s carbon emissions. 

In this episode, we talk to Embraer’s President & …

01:01:46  |   Wed 05 Apr 2023
How Red Sea Global’s ambitious eco-tourism model could save the planet

How Red Sea Global’s ambitious eco-tourism model could save the planet

As one of the world’s most visionary resort developers, Red Sea Global wants to show that there is a better way to positively shape the places in which we live, work and travel.

In this episode, we ta…

00:56:22  |   Wed 29 Mar 2023
How Cirium’s data can help drive better sustainability benchmarks and targets

How Cirium’s data can help drive better sustainability benchmarks and targets

As the industry leader in aviation analytics, Cirium assists the aviation industry in predicting future trends through its rich datasets that date back to 1947 and cover over 400,000 aircraft!

In this…

00:41:10  |   Wed 22 Mar 2023
Why eVTOLS will change the way we live, travel and spend time

Why eVTOLS will change the way we live, travel and spend time

eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing) or ‘air taxis’ refer to aircraft that use electric power to take off and land vertically, and are particularly useful in urban areas afflicted with traf…

00:47:45  |   Wed 15 Mar 2023
Why Airbus is betting big on hydrogen combustion

Why Airbus is betting big on hydrogen combustion

As the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world, Airbus is in a unique position to drive aviation towards a zero-emission future.  

In this episode, we talk to Amanda Simpson, Vice President for Res…

00:35:30  |   Wed 08 Mar 2023
The company transforming CO2 into clean alcohols and fuel

The company transforming CO2 into clean alcohols and fuel

Did you know that Air Company is using thin air to make sustainable aviation fuel, vodka, perfume, sanitiser and more? 

In this episode, we talk to Gregory Constantine, Co-Founder and CEO of  Air Comp…

00:29:50  |   Tue 28 Feb 2023
How Boeing has been working on a net zero future for over a decade

How Boeing has been working on a net zero future for over a decade

Since aviation remains, more or less, as good as its tools, aircraft manufacturers bear a huge responsibility, especially as we rely on fleet renewal in the short-term to mitigate the carbon impact o…

00:50:51  |   Wed 22 Feb 2023
The airport of the future will be carbon positive, not just carbon neutral

The airport of the future will be carbon positive, not just carbon neutral

Representing the interests of airports and airport operators across the world, Airports Council International (ACI World) fosters collective action within the industry. With nearly 712 members, and o…

00:40:44  |   Wed 15 Feb 2023
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