Episode 23 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Jo Dardenne from Transport & Environment is out!Talking Points• What is T&E and what is its role in sustainable aviation?• How do you balance economic growth with climate goals• What would it take for T&E to recognise the efforts of SESAR as sufficiently credible to give confidence that the sector is on the right track to decarbonize?• Why should companies prioritize synthetic fuels over crop-based biofuels for corporate travel?• Who is lobbying and how against the MRV scheme and contrail management?• What are the challenges and opportunities that Airbus faces in transitioning to hydrogen-powered planes and the potential impact on the environment?• How can we go from SAF pilot projects to final investment decisions and how does the T&E e-fuel tracker help?GuestJo Dardenne from “Transport & Environment” joined T&E in 2019 after spending four years at Grayling Brussels Public Affairs as a public affairs manager, where she led the transport practice. At T&E, she is the aviation director, managing sustainable aviation campaigns to mitigate the impact of this fast-growing source of greenhouse gases. Her work focuses on aviation taxation, the EU emissions trading system, and sustainable fuels. Jo graduated from ISMaPP in Paris, where she studied public and political management and communication, following three years of law studies.Linkedin Profiles• Jo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodardenne/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Resources• Roadmap to climate neutral aviation in Europe https://te-cdn.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/TE-aviation-decarbonisation-roadmap-FINAL.pdf• E-fuels for planes: with 45 projects, is the EU on track to meet its targets? https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/e-fuels-for-planes-with-45-projects-is-the-eu-on-track-to-meet-its-targets• Sustainable Aviation Fuels Sustainability Guide for Corporate Buyers https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/sustainable-aviation-fuels-sustainability-guide-for-corporate-buyers• Airbus, show us the money https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/airbus-show-us-the-money• Non-CO2 emissions: NGOs, airlines and aviation industry actors call upon the European Commission to monitor non-CO2 emissions on all flights https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/non-co2-emissions-ngos-airlines-and-aviation-industry-actors-call-upon-the-european-commission-to-monitor-non-co2-emissions-on-all-flightsAAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 22 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Alain Siebert from the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking is out!Talking Points• What is SESAR and what is its ATM masterplan?• What are significant ATM achievements?• How can we accelerate the introduction of parts of the novel technologies coming out of SESAR into operation to deploy it at scale?• What role do military conflicts play in ATM?• Is everyone aligned on the urgency to make ATM more sustainable?• At what scale should we do contrail management?GuestAlain Siebert is the Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking at the European Commission Agency. With a focus on modernizing European airspace, Alain sets the strategic direction for the EU’s ambition to create the most efficient and environmentally friendly skies. His expertise guides innovation to meet policy goals, coordinating with the EASA and national bodies. Alain's career advanced from Air France to a strategic role at SAS Group, reinforced by a Master's degree in Technology & Innovation from Ecole Polytechnique.Linkedin Profiles• Alain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alain-siebert-833319/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Resources• SESAR 3 JU: https://www.sesarju.eu/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 21 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Chris Deseure from Thales is out!Talking Points• What is the role of Thales in the context of sustainable aviation?• What is the progress on Thales’ tools to unlock "green capacity" in the airspace?• What are the objectives of the CONCERTO SESAR Project?• What are going to be the challenges in the certification of contrail management?• How is trustworthy AI defined in an aviation context?• How is AI being used for contrail avoidance or in ATM?GuestSince joining Thales in 2011, Chris Deseure has significantly shaped the design of critical embedded systems, with a focus on crew alerting systems. In 2017, he joined the strategic innovation management team of Thales AVS, where he led the launch of several disruptive projects, including the Thales Green Operations project in 2020. Currently, as Chief Product Owner, he oversees the development of Thales's products and services for green operations, driving sustainability in their sector.Linkedin Profiles• Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-deseure-9610b2a5/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/Resources• Thales: https://www.thalesgroup.com/en• CONCERTO: https://www.concertoproject.eu/• PROVERT: https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/aerospace/press_release/air-france-atmosphere-cerfacs-cgx-dsna-onera-and-thales-joinAAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 20 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Michelle Bishop from CANSO is out!Talking Points• What is the role of CANSO & how does it contribute to sustainable aviation?• On which ATM technologies is the potential of 10% emission reduction in aviation based?• How does & will AI be integrated into highly safety-critical ATM systems?• Should tactical contrail management be airline-led or ANSP-led?• Which problems need to be overcome & which level of certainty is sufficient?• Will industry action on mitigating warming contrails be operationally wide-spread in the next 5 years?• How are military conflicts such as the Ukraine War affect air traffic management?GuestMichelle Bishop works for CANSO — the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, which represents 94 ANSPs (Air Navigation Service Provider) globally. As the overseer of CANSO’s global programmes, Michelle plays a pivotal role in leading the strategy for Air Traffic Management. She spearheads the efforts of over 20 international workgroups, dedicated to identifying and fostering the adoption of best practices across the globe. Additionally, Michelle is responsible for industry relations with other aviation stakeholders and for CANSO's activities at ICAO as the voice of ATM.Resources• https://canso.org/Linkedin Profiles• Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-bishop-a3847838/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/

Episode 19 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Sian Andrews from the NATS is out!Talking Points• What is the role of NATS in (sustainable) air traffic management?• What will be the limiting factor for the projected growth in air transport?• What is the unique approach which the CICONIA (SESAR) project takes?• What is the planned Concept of Operations for contrail mitigation?• What are alternatives to closing down entire airspace in ANSP led approaches?• What separates low TRL research projects from commercial solutions already out there?• How does the ISLAND project move waiting times out of the air onto the ground?• How can we leverage satelite-based ADS-B more?GuestSian Andrews is the SESAR Environmental Lead at NATS. Since joining NATS in 2005 as a trainee Air Traffic Controller and moving on to live training in Area Control, Sian has been an integral part of the SESAR team within the Airspace and Future Operations department at NATS. She concentrates on research that aims to yield environmental benefits and serves as the lead for NATS on contrails. In the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking CICONIA project, she heads the validation work package focusing on contrail mitigation and also contributes to the SESAR 3 Green-GEAR project, which deals with environmental route charging. Outside of work Sian is also a long-term volunteer for a developmental charity, (Christian Aid) campaigning for climate justice and the eradication of poverty.Resources• NATS Blog Post on Contrail Avoidance: https://nats.aero/blog/2023/12/leading-the-way-in-contrail-avoidance/ • CICONIA Web Page: https://www.sesarju.eu/news/ciconia• Sian’s Presentation at Eurocontrol in Dec. 2023: https://www.youtube.com/live/xzkozvDYB_A?si=PTyUxNMjxJZ9qxLN&t=17284 • 4 webinars by Eurocontrol on ‘Making TMAs more efficient’: https://learningzone.eurocontrol.int/ilp/pages/mediacontent.jsf?mediaId=21032151&catalogId=896260• Eurocontrol Paper, 2023, “Reducing CO2 emissions of arrivals by acting on departure times - A perspective for 30 European airports”: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361005587_Control_of_airborne_delays_by_adjusting_ground_delays_an_option_to_reduce_CO2_emissions • Eurocontrol Paper, 2022, “Control of airborne delays by adjusting ground delays: an option to reduce CO2 emissions?”: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371199346_Reducing_CO2_emissions_of_arrivals_by_acting_on_departure_times_-_A_perspective_for_30_European_airports Linkedin Profiles• Sian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sian-andrews-36724336/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 18 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Haldane Dodd from the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) is out!Talking Points• What sets the ATAG apart from typical non-profit organizations in aviation?• Why are contrails not yet included on the ATAG aviation facts page?• Has every stakeholder in the aviation industry understood the significance of non-CO2 effects?• Which problems need to be solved for contrail avoidance to be scaled beyond trials?• Is the European Commission taking the right approach to support the process?• How far are we off in terms of reaching net-zero targets by 2050?• Which role does the risk of global tipping points play?• What policies will be needed to motivate oil producers to produce more SAFs?GuestHaldane is the Executive Director at the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). Previously, he was head of communications and advocacy at ATAG and communications manager with Airports Council International. Haldane started his aviation career at the listed company Auckland International Airport Limited, which runs New Zealand’s busiest airport. He has a background in broadcast media and holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies.Resources• ATAG Aviation Facts: https://atag.org/facts-figures/Linkedin Profiles• Haldane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haldanedodd/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 17 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Dr Dan Rutherford from The International Council on Clean Transportation is out!Talking Points• Why is 2035 a good timescale to set sustainable aviation goals?• How should we trade of carbon-intensity goals versus absolute emissions goals?• Should we prioritize quantify or quality of SAFs during the scale-up?• Why are OEMs’ delivery projections concerning with regard to sustainable aviation?• How good do weather models have to be for contrail management to be adopted at scale?• Are papers stressing uncertainty in the mitigation of non-CO2 effects of aviation helpful?• When is contrail warming going to be integrated into the Travel Impact Model?• What is the Science Based Targets initiative?• Is it fair to compare supersonic flight with advanced air mobility sustainabilitywise?GuestDr Dan Rutherford is the ICCT's first Senior Director of Research for Marine and Aviation, where he focuses on developing policies to reduce emissions from planes and ships with national and international regulators. An expert in fuel efficiency and emission reduction in international transport, he has contributed to environmental policies at the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and International Maritime Organization for over ten years. Dan holds a B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota Morris and a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and Science from Stanford University.Resources• ICCT Technology Pathway: https://theicct.org/publication/global-aviation-vision-2050-align-aviation-paris-jun22/• Travel Impact Model: https://travelimpactmodel.org/• ICCT & MIT Study on Supersonic Flight: https://theicct.org/publication/aviation-global-supersonic-safs-feb22/Linkedin Profiles• Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-rutherford-b179652/• Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 16 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Dr Adam Durant from SATAVIA is out!Talking Points• Why did Adam switch from an academic to an entrepreneurial career?• What makes SATAVIA a startup, and why is a for-profit setup the best way to success?• How does SATAVIA perform contrail avoidance, and how does it integrate with existing flight planning?• How can airlines get locked in to do contrail management beyond one-off marketing events?• What makes Adam confident that his carbon credit scheme will find widespread adoption?• How much better is SATAVIA’s weather model than what is publicly available?• What are the results from trials with 12 airline operators & is uncertainty really a problem?• How will AI transform the weather prediction pipeline in the future?GuestDr Adam Durant is a distinguished figure at the nexus of environmental science and the aviation industry. With a foundational career in volcanic ash research, his work gained prominence following the Icelandic eruptions in 2010, which significantly impacted European aviation. This experience led to crucial collaborations with Airbus and EasyJet, flight-testing volcanic ash detection technology. In 2013, leveraging his expertise and entrepreneurial vision, Adam founded SATAVIA, a Cambridge-based company focused on providing decision intelligence for aviation. It was founded to transform the relationship between aviation and the atmospheric environment. Prior to SATAVIA, he held positions at the University of Cambridge and the Norwegian Institute for Air Research, contributing significantly to the field of atmospheric science and aviation safety.ResourcesSATAVIA: https://satavia.com/Study with KPMG: https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/insights/2024/01/contrails-aviation-2030.htmlLinkedin ProfilesAdam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjdurant/Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 15 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Nicolas Meijers from Estuaire is out!Talking Points• What made Nicolas found Estuaire?• Which problem does Estuaire solve, and why does it need a startup?• What is the value product of Estuaire, and who is competition?• How should we compare CO2- and Non-CO2 effects?• How should the avoidance of non-CO2 effects be regulated?• Why is now the right time to act against non-CO2 effects?• What did the recent study with KPMG reveal?GuestNicolas Meijers, an eager enthusiast of aviation, embarked on his journey in the world of aviation in Toulouse, obtaining his private pilot license. His educational path led him to MIT, where he achieved a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, specializing in air traffic operations and data analytics for the FAA. His career path has featured positions at a leading airport corporation and an AI startup, experiences that culminated in founding his own startup, Estuaire, together with his brother, Maxime.ResourcesEstuaire: https://estuaire.dev/Study with KPGM: https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/insights/2024/01/contrails-aviation-2030.htmlLinkedin ProfilesNicolas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-meijersMarius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n

Episode 14 of the "Aerospace Ambition Podcast" featuring Dr Peter De Bock from the ARPA-E is out!Talking Points• How did Peter learn to tackle moonshots projects?• What is the ARPA model, and how is it similar to a hackathon?• Why is PRE-TRAILS a moonshot program?• What motivated Peter to pitch the PRE-TRAILS program to his leadership?• What are the technical and economic hypotheses?• How does PRE-TRAILS combine better sensors, observation mechanism and advanced models for better contrail prediction?GuestDr. Peter de Bock is a distinguished expert in electronics thermal management and aviation propulsion systems, currently directing programs at the ARPA-E. With a rich background that includes 18 years at GE Research as a Principal Engineer and numerous leadership roles in power and thermal management, Peter has been at the forefront of advancing electrification in aviation. He's an innovator with around 40 patents, chairs the K-16 committee on Heat Transfer in Electronics of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and boasts an impressive academic journey from the Netherlands to the University of Cincinnati.ResourcesARPA-E PRE-TRAILS Projects: https://arpa-e.energy.gov/technologies/exploratory-topics/aviation-contrailsARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit: https://www.arpae-summit.com/ AAMBITION Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-n