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A great application in aviation , but if it is developed in ships or boats thrust impellers will gain better thrust and maneuverability added with fuel consumption relative to long routes accomplished.

TL;DR - Excited to share that as per 1 November 2023 I’ve joined the Elysian team as Head of Funding. After 2 years of research Elysian has just launched while unveiling its E9X conceptual design; an industry-leading battery-electric aircraft capable of carrying 90 passengers on flights up to 800 km. - On our world trip with the family last year we covered a significant distance, also by air travel. While an unforgettable experience for us and the kids we probably spent all of our carbon budget for the rest of our lives as well. During our trip, I got interested in the subject of sustainable aviation. Would my kids be able to do a similar trip with their kids in ~30 years from now? Several solutions are being worked on to decarbonize the aviation sector with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hydrogen (H2) and battery-electric attracting the most attention for their potential to decarbonize aviation. While we likely need a combination of all solutions, battery-electric will play a significant role. With continuously improving battery prices and energy densities and, fundamentally, with its high end-to-end / ‘well-to-wake’ efficiency being up to 5x better than the other technologies it will be (very) cost competitive to operate while leaving the non-wasted renewable energy to still decarbonize other energy uses. Battery-electric aircraft, therefore, will be preferred and used to their maximum potential. Now, after 2 years of having followed a first principles approach in reassessing the real potential of battery-electric aviation the team has come up with a design optimized around battery-electric propulsion: the E9X, to enter into service in 2033, is capable of carrying 90 people on flights up to 800 km (based on 360 Wh/kg at pack level), and further as battery energy densities continue to rise. With those features the E9X has a significant and growing potential to decarbonize shorter-range flights. Note that <1.000km flights represent half of all flights in the world and 20% of global aviation carbon emissions which can then be avoided, or even more in a web approach. Of course there is still a lot of work to be done (and funding needed) to further develop the E9X in coming years but I have great confidence in the team, and the added industry experience of its advisors and the wider Panta group. Anyway, excited to have joined the team as Head of Funding and help them get zero-emission flights a step closer. 🚀 ⚡

In collaboration with AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics), SARES (International Sustainable Aviation and Energy Research Society) and EATS (Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium), two panel sessions will be organised as part of the AIAA Aviation Forum which will take place from 29 July to 2 August in Las Vegas, USA.   The panel session entitled "DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN SUSTAINABLE AVIATION" will take place on Wednesday, 31 July from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Caesars Forum, Las Vegas.   Reasons to attend the AIAA Aviation Forum:   - The AIAA AVIATION Forum is the only aviation event that covers the entire integrated spectrum of aviation business, research, development, and technology.   - There will be over 1,000 technical presentations on the latest innovations in more than 20 aviation and aerospace research topics.   - The speakers and panelists participating in the plenary and Forum 360 sessions are proven business leaders and innovators. They are thought leaders with their finger on the pulse of the aviation industry. Make connections and broaden your perspective.   - The Forum will bring together nearly 5,000 attendees from around the world, representing hundreds of government, academic and private institutions. Hikmet Karakoc , Andreas Bierig , Ruxandra Botez , Gokcin Cinar , Dr. Utku Kale , Levent Konukcu, Jim Sherman #sustainable #aviation #panel #energy #research #development #technology

CLAIM project is a go 🚀 🔹With the support of Clean Aviation, the European Commission, and EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency the project is committed to making key contributions towards reducing the aviation climate impact and its greenhouse gas emissions. 💡Led by German Aerospace Center (DLR) the project objectives highlight the development of tangible metrics for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to compile an inventory of cutting-edge aeronautical research and technologies. #CLAIMproject #cleanaviation #euresearch #euinnovation

How can the aeronautics sector set its own ESG standards, and how can this ensure long-term success for the industry and the planet? Join Kathryn Bakos at the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA)'s Shape the Future of Flight: WISA Sustainable Aeronautics Summit for a discussion on how ESG reporting can shape the future of aeronautics, ensuring a more sustainable and resilient future for all. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gdMP3pg3

Safa Sabet and Nur Çobanoğlu attended the 14th #EASN International Conference - "Innovation in Aviation & Space towards sustainability today & tomorrow" in Thessaloniki, Greece fron the 8th to the 11th October. The #EASN2024 Conference provided a platform for examining the contributions of key stakeholders in Europe's #Aviation and #Space sectors. The presentations highlighted recent findings from multiple thematic sessions, incorporating insights from both academia and industry, with an emphasis on current advancements in #aviation , #technology and #sustainability . Within the framework of the EU Clean Aviation funded project #TheMa4HERA, Safa Sabet presented a numerical study entitled “Numerical analysis of Potential Energy Recovery via TEG for the Next Generation of Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft” on the 10th of October. The study investigates the potential integration of thermoelectric (TE) technology in the next generation of regional aircraft. We are excited to share this and future studies that can help in the advancement of the aviation sector! EASN - European Aeronautics Science Network |TheMa4HERA project |Clean Aviation

In collaboration with AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics), SARES (International Sustainable Aviation and Energy Research Society) and EATS (Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium), two panel sessions will be organised as part of the AIAA Aviation Forum which will take place from 29 July to 2 August in Las Vegas, USA.   The panel session entitled "DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN SUSTAINABLE AVIATION" will take place on Wednesday, 31 July from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Caesars Forum, Las Vegas.   Reasons to attend the AIAA Aviation Forum:   - The AIAA AVIATION Forum is the only aviation event that covers the entire integrated spectrum of aviation business, research, development, and technology.   - There will be over 1,000 technical presentations on the latest innovations in more than 20 aviation and aerospace research topics.   - The speakers and panelists participating in the plenary and Forum 360 sessions are proven business leaders and innovators. They are thought leaders with their finger on the pulse of the aviation industry. Make connections and broaden your perspective.   - The Forum will bring together nearly 5,000 attendees from around the world, representing hundreds of government, academic and private institutions. Hikmet Karakoc , Andreas Bierig , Ruxandra Botez , Gokcin Cinar , Dr. Utku Kale , Deniz DAŞTAN , Jim Sherman #sustainable #aviation #panel #energy #research #development #technology

In collaboration with AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics), SARES (International Sustainable Aviation and Energy Research Society) and EATS (Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium), two panel sessions will be organised as part of the AIAA Aviation Forum which will take place from 29 July to 2 August in Las Vegas, USA.   The panel session entitled "DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN SUSTAINABLE AVIATION" will take place on Wednesday, 31 July from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Caesars Forum, Las Vegas.   Reasons to attend the AIAA Aviation Forum:   - The AIAA AVIATION Forum is the only aviation event that covers the entire integrated spectrum of aviation business, research, development, and technology.   - There will be over 1,000 technical presentations on the latest innovations in more than 20 aviation and aerospace research topics.   - The speakers and panelists participating in the plenary and Forum 360 sessions are proven business leaders and innovators. They are thought leaders with their finger on the pulse of the aviation industry. Make connections and broaden your perspective.   - The Forum will bring together nearly 5,000 attendees from around the world, representing hundreds of government, academic and private institutions. Hikmet Karakoc , Andreas Bierig , Ruxandra Botez , Gokcin Cinar , Dr. Utku Kale , Deniz DAŞTAN , Jim Sherman #sustainable #aviation #panel #energy #research #development #technology

The Aerospace Alliance has made significant strides in the first half of 2024, driving innovation and growth across the aerospace industry. 🚀 Key achievements include groundbreaking collaborations, advancements in technology and strategic initiatives that are shaping the future of aerospace. Explore the detailed update and see how we’re propelling the industry forward. ✈️ #Aerospace #aviation #Innovation #Technology #Growth #aerospaceindustry #aviationindustry

The aerospace and aviation industry is rapidly evolving to unlock new opportunities for more sustainable flight in the push for net zero. From the changing use of fuel and fuelling to advanced technologies and increased operational automation. As the industry undergoes rapid change, it will need to recruit new talent and develop new skills in areas such as low carbon technologies, as well as sustainable manufacturing practices. A well-managed transition will be critical to retaining the skills that maintain current transport systems, while introducing new skills for future mobility. This investment in upskilling and retraining scored second in the list of reported accelerating factors for future business success. Read more here: https://gag.gl/twFaMQ #FutureofWork #Wellbeing #AgeDiversity #DiversityAndInclusion #MentalHealth #Aerospace #SustainableAviation