Given the challenges the aviation industry faces in rapidly decarbonising, how are innovative solutions and collaborative efforts shaping the path toward sustainable air travel?
In this episode, Dr. Nadine Moustafa, a Research Associate at Imperial College London specialising in carbon management and decarbonisation technologies, is joined by:
Dr. Rhea Liem – Reader in Sustainable Aviation Technologies at Imperial College London, specialising in computational science, hybrid modelling, and complex system optimisation for sustainable aviation.
Kerri Moss – Head of Partnerships at Impetus Carbon, a member of the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading, and an expert in sustainable finance and investment opportunities in aviation decarbonisation.
In This Episode:
- Why aviation needs investment to transition to low-carbon air travel
- The challenges the aviation industry faces in its journey to net zero
- Initiatives, research, and organisations leading the way in sustainable aviation
Episode Chapters:
⏱ 00:00 – Introduction
⏱ 02:15 – The role of finance in sustainable aviation
⏱ 10:45 – Major technological and regulatory barriers
⏱ 18:30 – The importance of collaboration across industry, academia, and government
⏱ 25:50 – Innovations in aircraft design and alternative fuels
⏱ 33:15 – What does a net zero aviation industry look like?
⏱ 40:00 – How can individuals and businesses support the transition?
⏱ 47:30 – Final thoughts and the path ahead
Nadine’s LInks
Nadine Imperial Profile: https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/n.moustafa18
Nadine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-moustafa-ph-d-5831a1a7/?originalSubdomain=uk
Rhea’s links
Rhea Imperial Profile
https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/r.liem
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-liem-533b647b/?originalSubdomain=hk
Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/aeronautics/
Kerri’s links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerri-moss-aa66b328/?originalSubdomain=uk
Impetus Carbon: https://impetuscarbon.com/
International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading
https://www.istat.org/
Spark Change
https://www.sparkchange.financial/
Additional Links
EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) - EU Climate Action
https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets_en
Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_Offsetting_and_Reduction_Scheme_for_International_Aviation
EU ETS: legislation and research publications
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-ets-legislation-and-research-publications
Aviation Carbon
https://www.aviationcarbon.aero/
UK Emissions Trading Scheme
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/participating-in-the-uk-ets/participating-in-the-uk-ets
SES- Single European Sky
https://transport.ec.europa.eu/transport-modes/air/single-european-sky_en
What is the Voluntary Carbon Market?
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/voluntary-carbon-and-nature-market-integrity-uk-government-principles