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
The airline with the lowest CO2 emissions in Europe
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has taken the ultra low-cost model a step further to pursue growth and sustainability in tandem.
In this episode, we talk to Wizz Air Group’s Chief Corporate & ESG…
How do you decarbonise a major airport?
Dubai International Airport is one of the largest in the world, so reducing its environmental impact is not an easy feat. In this episode we talk to CEO Paul Griffiths about his brilliant approach of…
Avoiding the Greenwashing trap
Dirk Singer, Head of Sustainability at SimpliFlying shares how airlines can tackle climate activism and flight shaming while investing in sustainable initiatives.
An incredible journey around the world on sustainable fuel
Matthias Niederhäuser shares how Diamondo Earthrounding connects and promotes initiatives to accelerate sustainable aviation.
How sustainable aircraft seats can be a game-changer
Dr Mark Hiller, CEO at Recaro, discusses the company's localisation strategy, the promise of eLeather, upcycling and much more.
Why the aviation industry needs to embrace the circular economy
Ramon Sanchez, Principal Investigator at Harvard University urges the industry to work with academia for better sustainability strategies and explains why waiting for SAF to be cheaper is a "lousy st…
The promise and challenges of the Power to Liquid (PtL) pathway for SAF
Christoph Wolff, one of the founders of the World Economic Forum's Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition, explains why SAF underpins the long-term sustainability prospects for aviation.
How Amex GBT is building platforms for SAF and Carbon Offsets
Nora Lovell Marchant, Vice President of Global Sustainability at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), shares how the company is preparing for a net zero future through various initiati…
Why ZeroAvia believes that hydrogen propulsion is the future
Val Miftakhov, CEO of ZeroAvia, a startup working on hydrogen propulsion technology, discusses how the best path to a net zero future is via non-combustion fuel technologies.
How Fiji Airways is preparing for a sustainable future
Andre Viljoen, CEO of Fiji Airways discusses the challenges of being in an ecologically sensitive region and how that ties into the airline's sustainability strategy.
Why Heart Aerospace's electric aircraft is a gamechanger
Anders Forslund, CEO of Heart Aerospace discusses the ES-30 and how regional electric air travel can revolutionise aviation.
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How Star Alliance is facilitating a net-zero future in aviation
Jeffrey Goh, CEO of Star Alliance, shares how the alliance is supporting airlines in stepping up their sustainability game.
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Can Boom bring supersonics back sustainably?
Blake Scholl, CEO of Boom Supersonic, on the revival of supersonics, associated challenges, using 100% SAF and learning from the Concorde.
Farnborough special vol. 2: What's the source of the biggest hope and what's the one initiative aviation executives are the most excited about getting to net zero?
In this special episode recorded Live at Farnborough Airshow, hear from top aviation executives on what gives them the most hope about a net zero future for aviation and what is the one initiative th…
Farnborough special: What are the biggest hurdles aviation executives face getting to net zero?
In this special episode recorded Live at Farnborough Airshow, hear from top aviation executives on the biggest hurdles the industry faces in building a sustainable future.
Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airwa…
Will the aviation industry ever achieve net-zero?
We revisit the first season of our podcast and string together advice and insights from airline and tech CEOs to map out a pathway for the future of sustainability in aviation.
Dan Rutherford on net-zero roadmaps and transitioning to sustainable technologies
The International Council on Clean Transportation’s Program Director discusses the challenges and concerns associated with SAF, supersonic aircraft, and what makes him hopeful about the future of avi…
How Pratt & Whitney is helping airlines achieve net-zero targets
Graham Webb on the future of airplane engines, P&W’s holistic approach to sustainability, disruptive technologies, and the role of efficient engines in reducing carbon emissions.
How Harbour Air is revolutionising aviation with their electric aircraft technology
Greg McDougall discusses early adoption of technology, flying the world’s first fully-electric commercial airplane and the electric Beaver.
How Gevo is making Sustainable Aviation Fuel technology viable for airlines
Dr Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo, deep dives into using alternative feedstock, blockchain technology and building trust through transparency.