Aviation Week
• Guy Norris
UK’s Cranfield University To Lead European Blended Wing Body Testbed Design
Aviation Week reports: Cranfield University is leading the design of multiple scaled blended wing body (BWB) flying testbeds.
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Aviation Week
• Guy Norris
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Proposed European contrail avoidance legislation urges commercial airline pilots to rethink traditional strategies focused on time and fuel efficiency. This initiative aims to reduce environmental impact by minimizing contrail formation, which contributes to climate change.
Remona van der Zon, KLM's Director of Sustainability, outlines the airline's key sustainability efforts, including carbon reduction measures and investments in sustainable aviation fuel. She discusses KLM's strategic approach to balancing growth with environmental responsibilities.
Despite challenges in sustainability advancements, electric aviation startups emphasize enhanced efficiency, reliability, and maintainability in their offerings. These factors are central to their strategy aimed at attracting customers and investors, as they navigate a complex landscape of environmental and technical hurdles.
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