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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?
Guest
Jo 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-flights
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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?
Guest
Alain 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/
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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?
Guest
Since 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-join
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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?
Guest
Michelle 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?
Guest
Sian 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/
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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?
Guest
Haldane 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/
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