📌 Location: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Having just celebrated 75 years since the first Farnborough Airshow, we have a rich history of bringing together the aerospace, aviation and defence industries to build new connections, pioneer change and engage with thought leaders.
‘The forthcoming edition of the Farnborough International Airshow in 2024 is reporting record-breaking demand for exhibition space, sponsorship packages and marketing activations. The show is set to reach new heights as the preeminent marketplace for an industry on an upwards trajectory.’
Pioneers of Tomorrow
🗓️ Date: 26 July 2024
📌 Location: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
With a significant workforce gap emerging across the aerospace industry, our Pioneers of Tomorrow event was created to inspire the future generations and facilitate the link between prospective employers and job-seekers.
Taking place on the last day of the Farnborough International Airshow, Pioneers of Tomorrow is the ideal opportunity for students, graduates, career movers and enthusiasts to gain unprecedented access to the industry.
With STEM activities and networking opportunities for ages, Pioneers of Tomorrow is the perfect place to see your future take off!
Farnborough International Space Show
🗓️ Date: 19-20 March 2025
📌 Location: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
The newly launched Farnborough International Space Show will take place 19-20 March 2025 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.
This is the must-attend, annual UK space industry event to pioneer the commercial space age and network with the global space community across industry, defence, government and academia.
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Sustainable Skies World Summit
🗓️ Date: 15-16 May 2024
📌 Location: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Our annual Sustainable Skies World Summit provides a platform for government representatives, regulators, airlines, OEMs, investors, members of academia and media from around the world to share insight, discuss and debate the barriers that face industry on the path to Net Zero.
Our conference programme and technology showcase are framed around 5 key themes, each driving the industry towards Net Zero and beyond.
Organised in collaboration with Sustainable Aviation, the next edition of SSWS is taking place 15-16 May 2024.
Global Urban & Advanced Air Summit
🗓️ Date: 25 July 2024
📌 Location: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Join the industry leaders shaping the future of air travel as the world of urban and advanced air mobility come together to showcase their unique insight and ground-breaking innovations. Whilst future flight is a growing theme throughout many of our aerospace events, this is the only event dedicated to eVTOL and AAM technology.
GUAAS has been in our events portfolio for several years now, but in 2023 we were incredibly excited to launch GUAAS Asia. Following the huge growth in the AAM market in Asia, Farnborough International took GUAAS overseas for the first time, running an incredibly successful launch in Singapore.
The next GUAAS edition will feature at Farnborough International Airshow 2024, with a dedicated conference programme taking place on Thursday 25 July.
The Bahrain International Airshow is organised by the Bahrain Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and the Royal Bahraini Airforce, in association with Farnborough International.
Known as the Gateway to the Gulf, BIAS2024 presents a unique opportunity for businesses targeting new opportunities in the Middle East and is the perfect platform to explore new connections, as well as high level delegation engagement and conversation.
After celebrating a decade of distinction in 2022, BIAS is looking forward to the next edition of the show taking place at Sakhir Airbase, Bahrain, 13-15 November 2024.
Sustainable Skies World Summit, organised by Farnborough International in collaboration with Sustainable Aviation, is returning to the aerospace industry’s calendar 15-16 May 2024.
Building on the resounding success of the last edition, Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 will see representation from the global aerospace, energy, manufacturing, finance and investment sectors, alongside regulators, academia and government departments, come together for two days of networking, demonstrations and insight sharing.
Bringing regulators and policy makers together to accelerate global standards from all corners of the world, the programme has been designed to stimulate collaboration and enable industry pioneers to leave with tangible outcomes to reach net zero targets by focusing on five key topics: sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), carbon removal, zero emissions, operation efficiency and future of flight.
The conference and technology showcase will display the latest developments in sustainable aviation technology and provide a forum to discuss how industry is moving in earnest from goal setting to implementation of its net zero strategies.
An opportunity to showcase sustainable activities and discuss implantable strategies, the opening of the 2023 event was marked with a flypast from RAF Voyager ‘Vespina’ powered by a SAF blend, after it conducted an air-to-air refuelling sortie supplying SAF blend to other RAF aircraft, and the Jet Zero Council convened at Farnborough International for its 8th meeting.
Attendees of the two-day show will be able to take advantage of a wealth of unparalleled networking opportunities, including the highly successful Business Connections Exchange and Welcome Reception.
Sustainable Skies World Summit is free to attend, and registration is now live.
“It’s not about flying less, it’s about flying differently.”
The opening of the Sustainable Skies World Summit was marked with a flypast from RAF Voyager ‘Vespina’ powered by a SAF blend after it conducted an air-to-air refuelling sortie supplying SAF blend to other RAF aircraft.
During the summit, the Jet Zero Council convened at Farnborough International for its 8th meeting, following its launch at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Sustainable Aviation launched its updated Net Zero Carbon Road-Map.
Zero emission flights are within grasp, but scale, collaboration and innovation are vital to achieving net zero goals, according to the global industry leaders at this year’s Sustainable Skies World Summit.
The summit, which took place 17-18 April 2023, gathered the aerospace industry alongside the wider aviation ecosystem, including government, technology innovators, academia, investors and regulators to stimulate collaboration, promote the role of the future workforce and demonstrate the technology that is beginning to deliver meaningful progress this decade.
Following the launch of the council at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2022 and maximising the attendance at the summit, the Jet Zero Council (JZC) convened for its 8th meeting and revealed the UK government’s two-year jet zero plan.
Government representatives, including Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP, and Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, Nusrat Ghani MP, attended the summit, meeting with innovators from across the sector and discussing the legislation and collaboration required to keep the UK at the forefront of the aerospace industry.
To mark the opening of Sustainable Skies World Summit, an RAF Voyager, an Airbus A330-derived Military Passenger and Air-to-Air refuelling aircraft, powered by a SAF blend, provided in collaboration with International Airlines Group (IAG) and BP, conducted an air-to-air refuelling sortie supplying SAF blend to other RAF aircraft. The flight, which used a SAF blend of 43%, performed the pre-scheduled operational refuelling sortie over the North Sea, prior to flying over Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, where the event was taking place.
Signifying the gravity of the support and collaboration needed, Sustainable Aviation coalition published its updated Net Zero Carbon road-map outlining how commercial aviation will become more sustainable and commercially viable.
Speaking of the impact of the summit across the industry, Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International, said: “The level of collaboration, insight sharing, and attendance at the event has demonstrated the demand from the global aerospace ecosystem for the concerted progression towards net zero and the need for Sustainable Skies World Summit to be the catalyst for these conversations.
“Farnborough International is at the heart of the aerospace sector, leading the way in providing vital platforms for the industry to convene. We will continue with this critical dialogue at the Global Urban & Advance Air Summit (GUAAS), Singapore, hosted by Farnborough International, 27-28 September 2023.”
Jonathon Counsell, Group Head of Sustainability at International Airlines Group (IAG), added: “The second Sustainable Skies World Summit has completely surpassed all expectations. Attracting a wide range of inspiring speakers, sharing information and experience to help the industry on its journey towards net zero emissions by 2050, the summit has rapidly become a coveted industry event, during which many of the world’s industry leaders come together to support the delivery of truly sustainable flying.”
Wheeltug, ACOG, Alfanar, Rise Coalition, Reaction Engines, Rolls-Royce, ZeroAvia, GKN Aerospace, NeboAir, Zuri, Aerovolt, Carbon Engineering, Skyfly and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions showcased a range of their latest technology and innovation.
Highlighting the significant role of the event in bringing together key players from across the aviation ecosystem, Sustainable Skies World Summit received advocacy from industry supporters and sponsors, such as Airbus, Alfanar, ATI, Embraer, CFM, Catapault, ADS Group, Sustainable Aviation Coalition and Saudi Airlines.
Sustainable Skies World Summit will return to the aerospace calendar on 15-16 May 2024 at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.
Farnborough, April 17: Today, at the Sustainable Skies World Summit at Farnborough, the UK aviation industry has announced higher ambition in its transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 with the publication of an updated Net Zero Carbon Road-Map, reflecting advances in sustainable aviation technology made here in the UK.
The Road-Map is published by Sustainable Aviation – the industry coalition of the UK’s leading airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers, air service navigation providers, and innovation companies in sustainable aviation fuel and carbon removals – and is an update to previous plans published in 2020 and 2021. It highlights the vital role and potential for SAF and zero carbon emission technologies such as hydrogen powered aircraft and carbon removal technologies, together with the immediate advances being made in modernising airspace to help UK aviation reach net zero by 2050.
The aviation industry is calling on the Government to work with it by:
Maximising short-term operational efficiencies by accelerating the UK airspace modernisation programme with completion by the end of the decade. This includes reviewing the governance and processes for the programme, looking at how these can be streamlined in order to speed up delivery, and considering whether a different funding model could bring the delivery date forward.
Delivering commercial UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel production at scale this decade, meeting the Government’s commitment to seeing five UK SAF plants under construction by 2025, by providing an industry-funded price stability mechanism alongside a SAF mandate, whilst prioritising access to UK sustainable feedstocks.
Investing in zero carbon emission flight technology by uplifting matched funding levels to the Aerospace Technology Institute programme through to 2031 – to drive efficiency improvements and the development of zero carbon emission technologies, alongside investing in UK hydrogen supply.
Addressing residual aviation carbon emissions by accelerating the rollout of carbon removals, including them in the UK ETS scheme and ensuring aviation’s fair share.
Voyager aircraft powered by 43% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flies over North Sea.
The aircraft used a blend of traditional fossil fuels and SAF such as cooking oil.
Flight marks the launch of a new aviation Net Zero Carbon roadmap for commercial aviation.
The Royal Air Force has successfully completed a Voyager air-to-air refuelling flight, powered by an approximately 43% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Flying from RAF Brize Norton, over the North Sea and via Farnborough on its return home, the Voyager aircraft also undertook air-to-air refuelling with Typhoons, as part of planned training.
Made from waste-based sustainable feedstocks, such as used cooking oil, SAF reduces lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional jet fuel and will be key to reducing the RAF’s reliance on global supply chains and fossil fuels, while improving operational resilience.
This significant moment follows a series of recent milestones achieved by the RAF towards a sustainable aviation future, including the world first RAF Voyager flight fuelled by 100% SAF.
RAF Images: Credit: Crown copyright
Defence Minister, Baroness Goldie said:
“Greater use of alternative and sustainable fuel can only lead to positive outcomes for Defence, the United Kingdom, and our collective endeavour against climate change.
“This is not an easy undertaking by the RAF, but time and again we see that by working collaboratively with our partners across industry we can achieve crucial transformation.”
Part of a two-day industry led conference – Sustainable Skies World Summit – the flight marks the UK aviation industry publishing its updated aviation Net Zero Carbon roadmap outlining how commercial aviation will become more sustainable and commercially viable.
The annual event, hosted at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, brings together various partners from industry to showcase the latest developments in sustainable aviation technology and support efforts moving towards the implementation phase of meeting its net zero commitment.
Supporting the RAF’s ambitions to be Net Zero by 2040, the Voyager flight was part of an existing task from the Chief of the Air Staff to gather the required data to inform the longer-term transition away from fossil fuels.
The RAF has identified that using SAF and alternative aviation fuels will be critical for the future operational capability of the RAF and wider military aviation.
The UK’s SAF programme is already one of the most comprehensive in the world and supports our vision to set the UK up to be a global leader in the development, production, and use of SAF.
Supporting the Prime Minister’s priority to grow the economy, new aviation technologies and fuels provide huge opportunities for economic growth, delivering jobs and prosperity across the country.
RAF Images: Credit: Crown copyright
Chief of Staff Support and Chief Engineer, Air Vice-Marshal, Paul Lloyd said:
“The continued success of sustainable aviation fuel is reassuring to see. If we are to achieve our net zero goal by 2040 then exploiting these technologies is going to be an enormous but worthwhile endeavour.
“Despite the challenge, the benefits of reducing our reliance on traditional supply chains and fossil fuels outweigh it.
“The RAF is proud to be leading in this area and I welcome the announcement introduction of commercial uses of SAF.”
Providing increased reliability and range, the Voyager aircraft gives the RAF an enhanced capability in support of troop mobility, the movement of military assets, and supports UK air defence.
With a payload of 43 tonnes of freight and 291 seat passenger capacity, plus an aeromedical evacuation capability, Voyager also delivers flexibility in air mobility to the UK Armed forces in support of military and humanitarian operations.
During the two days of the Sustainable Skies World Summit, the Jet Zero Council (JZC) – a partnership between industry and government with the aim of delivering at least 10% SAF in the UK fuel mix by 2030 and zero emission transatlantic flight within a generation – will also meet. The Jet Zero Council is driving the ambitious delivery of new technologies and innovative ways to cut aviation emissions.
The SAF for the flight was sourced by International Airlines Group (IAG), and supplied by bp.
Dates & Timings
Sustainable Skies World Summit returns on 17-18 April 2023 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Event times are as follows:
Monday 17 April: 10:30-17:30 (Drinks Reception will take place 17:45-19:15)
Tuesday 19 April: 09:00-16:00
For a full breakdown of the timings for each day, including conference and speaker details, please check out our Agenda Page.
Getting Here
By car: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is located just off the A325, accessible from the M3 (J4) and A31. Visitors driving to SSWS should use Gate A to access the site and follow signs to the dedicated parking.
Gate A Address: Postcode: GU14 6XE – Transport Road or What3words:///neon.grows.ranch
By train: If you are coming by Rail, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is a short taxi ride away from four stations: Farnborough Main, Farnborough North, North Camp and Aldershot.
There will be a free electric shuttle bus running between Farnborough Main train station and the venue during the following times:
Monday 17th April: 08:00-19:30
Tuesday 18th April: 08:00-17:00
If booking a taxi, we recommend using Rushmoor Taxis: 01252 333 555
By foot: If you are staying locally and/or coming by foot, you can access the venue on foot via Gate B. For local hotel information please visit our venue website.
Free onsite parking is available for all visitors to the event. Entry will be via Gate A and you will be directed to the relevant parking area.
There are electric vehicle charging points available if required but please be aware these are likely to be in high demand. We recommend charging your vehicle prior to arriving on site.
To save time, everybody coming onsite should register and download their badges in advance. If you are inviting colleagues along to the event, please ensure they have registered prior to reaching the site.
Badges will need to be shown at the gate to access the site, and visitors are encouraged to print these at home prior to the event.
Please bring photo ID with you as this may be checked at the gate and be aware that bag checks will be carried out upon entry to the site.
Event Floorplan
Check out the innovative companies showcasing their products and services at this year’s show. Learn more on our Technology Showcase page to discover all the companies involved and where to find them.
Cloakroom
There will be a cloakroom available for visitors, located just inside the main hall. This will be open during the following times:
Monday 17th April: 10:00-19:00
Tuesday 18th April: 09:00-16:00
All property is left at owners risk.
Catering
Food and drink will be available to purchase at our catering station, found next to the Technology Showcase.
Free water refill stations will be available throughout the site.
The SSWS23 Drinks Reception will take place at 17:45 on Monday 17 April, finishing at 19;15.
Social Media
Follow our Sustainable Skies World Summit channels on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram and join the conversation using our event hashtags: #SSWS #SSWS23 #SustainableSkies.
Leaders from pioneering aerospace and aviation organisations, including Airbus, EasyJet, Rolls-Royce, IATA, FAA, International Airlines Group, ZeroAvia and GKN Aerospace, are included in the Sustainable Skies World Summit speaker programme.
The programme and showcase have been designed to stimulate collaboration and enable industry pioneers to leave with tangible outcomes to reach net zero targets by focusing on five key topics: sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), carbon removal, zero emissions, operational efficiency and future of flight.
Speakers at the summit include:
William Walsh, Director General, International Air Transport Association
Jimmy Samartzis, CEO, LanzaJet
Luis Gallego, CEO, International Airlines Group
Air Vice-Marshal Paul H Lloyd
Val Miftakhov, Founder & CEO, ZeroAvia
Dr Mark Bentall, Head of R&T, Airbus
David Morgan, Chief Operating Officer, easyJet
Kerissa Khan, President Elect 2022-23, Royal Aeronautical Society
Jonathon Counsell, Group Head of Sustainability, International Airlines Group
Dr Marc Stettler, Reader in Transport and the Environment, Imperial College London
Matt Finch, UK Policy Manager, Transport & Environment (T&E)
Paul Hutton, CEO, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions
Adam Durant, CEO, Satavia
Amy Ruddock, VP Europe and Middle East, Carbon Engineering
Lirio Liu, Executive Director of Aircraft Certification, FAA
Marie Owens Thomsen, SVP Sustainability and Chief Economist, IATA
Rodrigo Silva e Souza, VP Marketing, Embraer
Tom Grundy, Chief Executive Officer, Hybrid Air Vehicles
Organisations showcasing their technology at the show will include Wheeltug, ACOG, Alfanar, Rise Coalition, Reaction Engines, Rolls-Royce, ZeroAvia, GKN Aerospace, NeboAir, Zuri, Aerovolt, Carbon Engineering, Skyfly and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, alongside industry supporters and sponsors, such as BAG, ADS Group, Sustainable Aviation Coalition and Saudi Airlines.
Commenting on the importance of the event, Sustainable Skies World Summit supporter Kevin Craven, CEO, ADS Group, said: “Following a successful Farnborough International Airshow and Aerospace Global Forum in July 2022, it is critical that momentum in progressing important conversations around sustainability in aerospace and aviation is not lost.
“Sustainable Skies World Summit will unite global leaders, identify opportunities for UK businesses in areas such as sustainability and advanced air mobility, and continue industry’s important collaboration with Government.
“As the sector continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and trajectory to net zero by 2050, Sustainable Skies World Summit is the perfect opportunity to reinforce our industry’s ambition and showcase leading innovation in newer, greener, and fuel-efficient technologies. ADS is proud to be a partner.”
Taking place 17 and 18 April at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Sustainable Skies World Summit is free to attend.
The pursuit of Net Zero, the goal to make air travel more sustainable and the aviation industry greener, is filled with complex barriers to overcome. However, with the right approach and strict discipline, it is certainly within our reach.
Sustainable Skies World Summit (SSWS) will investigate these barriers at our iconic venue, located right at the heart of the birthplace of British aviation.
According to ONS, “Net zero means that the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions would be equal to or less than the emissions the UK removed from the environment. This can be achieved by a combination of emission reduction and emission removal.” In other words, it’s a process of creating a balance in the atmosphere by removing at least the same amount of carbon that is being emitted into it.
It certainly is a herculean task, but we can start tackling it by reducing emission outputs in the first place, using sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and renewable energy sources, by offsetting any remaining emissions, and most importantly for this blog; increasing operation efficiency.
Continuous Improvement
One of the main focuses of SSWS will be operation efficiency – the adoption of a continuous improvement process, a state of mind where small incremental changes add up to formidable positive change.
To achieve operational efficiency, it is vital to bring scrutiny to different aspects of aviation operations, both on the ground and in the air. In-flight considerations would include looking at the most efficient flight paths and descent patterns, the use of SAF, as well as the use of lightweight equipment.
Operation efficiency must also be maintained on the ground between flights by continuously optimising aircraft maintenance and ground handling operations, developing logistics and supporting machinery, and development, sharing and enforcement of techniques that lead to more effective processes.
Importance of Collaboration
Collaboration is one of the most essential factors in the pursuit of Net Zero. The Sustainable Skies World Summit will once again bring the aviation industry together, including airlines, OEMs, regulators, and fuel and technology providers to align our sustainability efforts towards the common goal.
The event will also present a showcase of how different technologies are enabling the reduction of carbon emissions and improving operational efficiency today, bringing Net Zero closer to reality.
The third edition of the Sustainable Skies World Summit (SSWS), organised and hosted by Farnborough International will take place on 15-16 May 2024. This event is a pivotal moment for the aviation industry as it converges ahead of Farnborough International Airshow 2024 to advance the sector towards a more sustainable and innovative future.
SSWS24 will continue to centre around 5 key themes driving the industry towards Net Zero:
SAF
Carbon Removal
Zero Emissions
Operation Efficiency
Future of Flight
So, let’s take a closer look at each of the 5 key themes:
SAF
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are highly regarded as one of the key strategies in helping the aviation industry achieve a reduction in emissions. Compared with conventional fossil fuels, SAF reduces CO2 emissions across its life cycle.
The cost and availability of SAF often comes down to government support and the supply chain, with many in the industry calling for more government-led incentives to advance the market.
The adoption of SAF extends beyond the technological advancements, requiring a robust supply chain, encouragement in research, development and investment in the production of sustainable fuel types.
SSWS24 will provide a platform to discuss these complex challenges, from policy and regulatory changes to industry collaboration, as the aviation industry aims to integrate SAF on a much broader scale.
Carbon Removal
As the industry strives to find long-term solutions to alternative fuels, direct carbon capture and removal could also help companies meet NetZero targets. This technology is still very much in early development but research suggests that it could prove to have a significant impact on climate change.
The path to effective carbon removal technologies involves not only innovation but extensive collaboration among regulatory bodies, wider industries and research institutions, which will be accelerated through SSWS24’s conference agenda, technology showcase features and The Business Connections Exchange programme.
Zero Emissions
Zero emission flight is closer to a reality that you may think. Whilst SAF might offer an immediate solution to cutting CO2 emissions, the industry is working incredibly hard to develop and test hydrogen, electric, solar and hybrid solutions that can offer zero emission flights.
Achieving zero emission flight involves addressing complex challenges, from infrastructure improvements and energy storage to the development of entirely new aircraft solutions. SSWS24 will become a stage for experts to share the latest developments and present new innovative approaches that will play a vital role in advancing the future of sustainable air travel.
Operation Efficiency
Whilst discussion is often dominated by the role of aircraft themselves, there is a significant role to play from associated infrastructure including airports and flight paths.
With flight schedules being back to pre-COVID figures, operational efficiency will have a key impact on the environment and the industry’s goal to reach NetZero by 2050. This theme encompasses optimising airport operations, air traffic management, operational practices and ultimately, minimising the aviation industry’s environmental footprint.
Future of Flight
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is a key element of the future of flight and fundamentally part of the decarbonisation of the aviation sector. Development of these new vehicles is accelerating rapidly with many test flights in their early stages.
The introduction of AAM vehicles not only contributes to sustainability but also marks a transformation in how we envision air travel, potentially revolutionising urban air mobility. These new forms of air travel offer shorter commute times, reduced noise pollution levels, reduced traffic congestion and lower environmental impacts.
The realisation of AAM’s full potential is a mammoth task, requiring industry-wide collaboration that overcomes regulatory, infrastructure and technological challenges.
SSWS24: Thought-Leadership
These themes will be explored further at SSWS24, not only signifying the specialisms of the different companies exhibiting but also providing structure to the innovative 2-day conference programme.
A mixture of keynotes, fireside chats and panel sessions will examine the various nuances and issues surrounding sustainability and the aerospace sector. This includes highlighting the progress already made towards NetZero, the milestones we still need to achieve on the path to 2050, and how we can inspire the next generation to get involved in the sector.
The conversation and insights gained at SSWS24 will be the foundation for the continuation of discussions at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, where these themes will evolve and drive further sustainable advancements in the aviation industry. This seamless transition between events will ensure that the industry’s sustainability journey remains at the forefront of sector advancements.
The aviation industry has a significant impact on the global economy by connecting businesses and individuals in a way that was previously thought impossible. In the UK alone, the sector supports 230,000 jobs, contributing £20b per annum to the economy.
Air transport reduces the time associated with traditional forms of transportation by allowing for the rapid movement of goods and services, leading to increased trade and investment, and creating opportunities for businesses and individuals all over the world.
In addition to its economic impact, the aviation sector also plays a vital role in social and cultural development by making it possible for people to experience different cultures from all over the globe, encouraging cooperation between nations. The aviation sector is inherently linked to tourism, which is a major source of revenue for many countries, the impact of which was especially highlighted during the pandemic.
Overall, the aviation sector is a key component of the global economy and has an extensive impact on social and cultural development.
The aviation sector is often thought of as the culprit when it comes to producing emissions, especially now that passenger numbers are returning to pre-Covid levels. In reality, the global aviation industry is responsible for just 12% of CO2 emissions from all transport sources, compared to 74% from road transport. (ATAG, 2020).
Pioneering technological advancements have made it possible to make jet aircraft well over 80% more fuel efficient per seat kilometre, compared to jets in the 1960s.
The aviation sector is surrounded by many outdated beliefs and it has come a long way in a very short period of time. Now, it is well and truly underway towards reaching its Net Zero goals by 2050.
Sustainable Skies World Summit 2023 will focus on myth-busting these and many other preconceptions, focusing on topics of SAF, carbon renewal, zero emissions, operation efficiency and the future of flight whilst exploring the proof of how technology is the solution to the future of the industry and not “flight abstinence”.
