What technologies are being developed to make aviation more sustainable?
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Formation Flight
The aviation industry faces challenges like environmental impact and crowded airspace, which will worsen with increased traffic. Formation flight offers a promising short-term solution to address these issues and improve air travel sustainability.
Hydrogen Aircraft Operations
Hydrogen presents a revolutionary option for zero-emission flight, promising a cleaner future for aviation. Our research targets challenges like contrail formation to maximize efficiency and safety, aiming for a sustainable future where hydrogen-powered flight sets new environmental standards.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels
With demand for air transport growing, the aviation industry faces a pressing need to reduce its environmental impact. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) offer hope by reducing CO2 emissions, but problems such as condensation trails persist. Our research delves into the operations of SAF-fueled aircraft, with the goal of minimizing both CO2 and non-CO2 emissions by analyzing fuel efficiency, flight planning, and contrail formation.